Speeches Shim
Approximately 5,900 people displaced by fighting between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) elements in Dayr az Zawr Governorate arrived at Al Hasakah Governorate’s Al Hol camp from March 7–14, bringing the camp’s total population to an estimated 68,100 people, relief agencies report. Many individuals are arriving at the camp in poor health; at least 122 people had died while transiting to Al Hol or shortly after arriving at the camp as of mid-March, according to the UN.
The President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request for USAID continues to advance our efforts to strengthen U.S. national security through strategic investments that promote the Journey to Self-Reliance. The Budget envisions the day when USAID’s development assistance is no longer needed. USAID supports governments, civil society, and the private sector in partner countries to build self-reliance, defined as the ability of a country to plan, finance, and implement solutions to its own development challenges. The FY 2020 Budget also upholds the President’s commitment to serve the needs of American citizens, ensure their safety, and defend their values, as outlined in the President’s National Security Strategy. The Budget includes significant investments to reduce the reach of conflict; prevent the spread of pandemic disease; and counteract the drivers of violence, instability, transnational crime, and other security threats.
The MEC was established in 2011 to monitor and evaluate the Government of Afghanistan’s progress fighting internal corruption.
Strengthening Civic Engagement in Elections in Afghanistan will work with domestic observation groups to ensure citizen participation and oversight of the electoral process.
USAID’s Rasana program supports the independent Afghan media sector to provide reliable and balanced information to citizens across the country.
K-SMNP contributes to the Government of Afghanistan's Urban National Priority Program (U-NPP) and the government's reform agenda for urban areas.
ESA provides technical and operational support for Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs), including the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC) to increase the likelihood of credible and transparent elections in Afghanistan.
COMAC provides comprehensive victims’ assistance to Afghan families suffering from military operations by delivering direct and indirect assistance, building the capacity of the Government of Afghanistan, and conducting advocacy and outreach.
ADALAT’s (“justice” in Dari and Pashto) objective is to improve citizen access to justice. ADALAT increases efficiency and integrity in the formal justice system through training and the development of more robust court systems and procedures.
AMANAT, implemented by MSI, strengthens government institutions and CSOs to identify vulnerabilities to corruption in the delivery of public services, and develop activities to address these vulnerabilities. AMANAT supports select Afghan government institutions with technical assistance to plan for and implement recommended procedural reforms. AMANAT strengthens local CSO capacity to test and monitor the effectiveness of those reforms and to advocate for their implementation where necessary.
Comment
Make a general inquiry or suggest an improvement.