Afghanistan
Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Duration: January 2006 - December 2007
Budget: US$2,725,390
Implementing Agencies: WFP
The programme contributed to the attainment of universal primary education by improving access to adequate, equitable and quality education. To this end, poor and vulnerable groups were employed in the physical improvement of classroom facilities, teachers’ housing, water quality, and sanitation facilities. This resulted in higher enrolment of students and retention of trained educators. -
Duration: August 2005 - April 2007
Budget: US$3,660,414
Implementing Agencies: UN-HABITAT
The programme focused on improving land management, infrastructure, housing, governance and service delivery through a multisectoral approach that included the establishment of community institutions. Participating urban communities benefitted from improved living conditions and greater employment opportunities. -
Duration: October 2004 - June 2006
Budget: US$876,579
Implementing Agencies: UNIDO
The programme sought to assist rural communities in the conflict-affected Ghazni and Herat provinces by reducing their dependency on relief aid and illicit opium production. Through the provision of technical assistance and income-generating activities, the programme promoted viable opportunities towards sustainable and alternative livelihoods. -
Duration: October 2004 - December 2008
Budget: US$1,027,870
Implementing Agencies: UNODC
The programme sought to combat drug addiction in Afghanistan by mainstreaming drug-demand reduction activities at the provincial, district and village levels in several provinces. The programme delivered drug abuse prevention services, vocational training, and income generation activities for recovering and at-risk addicts and their families. -
Duration: December 2002 - December 2005
Budget: US$1030000
Implementing Agencies: UNIFEM
The programme sought to improve the lives of women in Afghanistan through the establishment of women’s community centres to facilitate services to women at the local level and to provide a forum to strengthen the capacity and contribution of women’s groups at the community level.