Nationwide development proceeds

Japan has began to work with HABITAT and the residents of Kabul’s 11th Precinct (Khair Khana) on a number of new projects. The projects will improve the local sewage systems, through the adding of concrete, and local greenery, through the planting of flowers on sub-roads. 1,000 people will receive work through these projects. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is also assisting with the building of the new Bibi Sarwary Park in the precinct. This park will take three months to build and will be located next to the Bibi Sarwary Sangari High School. When finished, it will help to provide a, “green space to filter air pollution and a place for students to enjoy.” A safety wall, sidewalks, and solar lighting will also be completed as part of the project, along with other standard features.

In Baghlan province this year, nearly 112 development projects have been completed, with the assistance of the Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team. The projects include setting up vocational courses; constructing 10m of protective walls; building schools, clinics, and 20 bridges; the paving of 3.6km of road; and providing help to vulnerable families. Currently other projects are also being worked upon.

Work on two dams in Samangar province was completed this month, providing 600 families in Masjetak and Chahar Tot villages with electricity.

In Tanzeal and Charyak villages in the Souzma Qallah district of Sar-i-Pul province, with the assistance of the World Bank, two irrigation projects as of this month began to irrigate more than 6,500 Jiribs of land and gardens, and provide for the water needs of more than 1,000 families. 50 dams and water canals are currently being worked upon in the area and will be ready for use in the near future.

In Daykondi province, 267km of road have been repaired and graveled during this year, providing employment to 2000 workers.