Friday, July 31, 2009

How Aid Money Is Being Wasted In Afghanistan

The new buildings in this corner of the ancient city of Qalat were supposed to represent the U.S. commitment to creating a new Afghanistan. Back in 2006, the U.S. and other international donors spent more than $10 million to create what was meant to be a sort of Emerald City, just down the hill from Alexander the Great's ruined castle. (Nick Schifrin/ABC)

The Army's $10M Afghan Flop -- ABC News

Reversing a Failed U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

The new buildings in this corner of the ancient city of Qalat were supposed to represent the U.S. commitment to creating a new Afghanistan. Back in 2006, the U.S. and other international donors spent more than $10 million to create what was meant to be a sort of Emerald City, just down the hill from Alexander the Great's ruined castle.

A new hospital. A new governor's house. A fire station. A justice center. A visitor's center. A cultural affairs building.

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My Comment: I am sure there are many more stories like this one that are not reported or covered.

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