Rebuilding Afghanistan
USAID Programs
Nearly 25 years of war and violence devastated Afghanistan’s polity, economy, and society. In 2001, when the Taliban was forced out of power, half of Afghanistan’s people lived in absolute poverty, and virtually all of the country’s institutions and much of its infrastructure were destroyed. To rebuild the country and combat terrorism, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is working to create economic growth, effective and representative governance, and the human capital base needed to eliminate the conditions that breed extremism. Economic GrowthFunctioning transportation and electricity networks are essential for economic growth. Roads connect farmers to markets, provide access…
