IRoA sets reconstruction sights on Farah

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

08.13.2007

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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Farah governmental representatives met with coalition Civil Affairs teams and local contractors Aug. 8 to discuss modernizing the rural areas of Farah District and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's national development plan.

The city of Farah has always prided itself on being a city of culture and was an island of development, education and human rights in a country ruled by the Taliban prior to 2001.

Farah is one of the more advanced cities in Afghanistan and local leaders are working to make sure the city, as well as the entire province that shares its name, continues toward prosperity and success.

Local elders viewed plans for building roads, new district centers, and a women's dormitory project for nurses, mid-wives and students living outside the province.

Farah province is one of the largest provinces in Afghanistan. Civil Affairs representatives and IRoA officials agreed many residents of the outlying villages, such as the town of Bakwa, feel disconnected from the rapid development in Farah city.

"We're building a road to connect Bakwa and Farah, as well as a new Bakwa District center," said a coalition civil affairs officer. "This will facilitate commerce and prosperity for both cities."

"This is what we need; to work together to ensure we are meeting the goals set by our government," said Abdul Raouf, minister of reconstruction and development in Farah District. "We need to take pride in the work we do. It is for our people."

Local workers will do all of the work on the projects to stimulate the local economy and provide a sense of pride for the Afghan people, said one coalition Civil Affairs officer.

"The work that we do must last for many years," said one of the contractors. "It is what we leave for our children."

This project is another example of coalition Civil Affairs' continuous work with Afghan citizens to build facilities and infrastructure, which improve the quality of life of the Afghan people.

• Date Taken: 08.13.2007
• Date Posted: 08.13.2007 14:10
• Story ID: 11788
• Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF