International Conference in Support of Afghanistan
June 12th, 2008 by Sarah
Today, the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan meets in Paris to shore up international support for rebuilding the country. Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Ben Dear at the Center for American Progress suggest that the Conference keep in mind that while money is necessary for reconstruction in Afghanistan, “past experience has shown that dollars alone will not solve the country’s development problems.” They call for the U.S. to take the lead by coordinating international assistance and making good on its own pledges for Afghanistan, “which to date have fallen short.”
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