TARIN KOT, AFGHANISTAN- The Uruzgan Provincial Development Council and members of Provincial Reconstruction Team – Uruzgan finalized the provincial development plan for Uruzgan July 21, 2013, in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan.
The PDP is used by officials to determine community requirements, articulate goals, plan projects, schedule budgets and start new programs. The plan enables provincial governments to operate effectively and allocate reduced resources efficiently.
Consistent with the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, communities across Uruzgan are consulted as to what they want their government to do. This is then implemented through the PDP by the development council.
Government projects and programs are either short term – a few months to a year, or long term – a year to five years, and divided into sectors. The major sectors in Uruzgan are infrastructure, private sector, public health, agriculture, governance, education, security and public works.
First Lt. David Miranda and Spc. Joseph Batiancela of the PRT-U Civil Affairs Team attended the meeting in a supporting capacity.
“It was an honor being present to see the hard work of the line directors pay off with the PDP process, showing the capacity that has been developed over the last few years,” Miranda said. “The training and mentorship from the PRT over the years has culminated in the development and approval of the PDP and budget submission for 2014, and shows they have the capability to sustain this process year after year.”
There are 515 projects planned in the 2014 PDP. Sher Pasha, the deputy governor, led the discussions, and recognized that non-government organizations contribute projects and development programs, but not all of the projects they implement are in line with the PDP. A key function of the PDP is to ensure projects and programs from outside sources are implemented according to real needs.
“This meeting really highlighted the progress of the transition phase here in Uruzgan province,” Batiancela said. “The government officials understand that the PRT is leaving, that they have the tools and knowledge to work independently, and how important good communication is with Kabul, especially with funding requests.”
| Date Taken: | 07.21.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.06.2013 08:28 |
| Story ID: | 111408 |
| Location: | TIRINKOT, AF |
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