Gizab District continues to capitalize on development due to increased security
GIZAB, Afghanistan – Elders, religious leaders, and shrua members from the Gizab District met with Afghan and coalition forces at the district center to discuss progress with security, governance, and development July 8.
The district has been the recipient of numerous development projects in recent months due to increased security in the region, according to Uruzgan provincial government officials. Afghan police officials said there are more than 350 Afghan Local Police working in Gizab, which has improved security.
"We have more projects due to a unified Afghan Local Police and Afghan National Police effort," said a shura member. “The recent bridge dedication is an example of this effort.”
There are also more projects underway in the Gizab District. The Koshkol Pass road project, which will connect the Gizab District to the Chorah District in Uruzgan, is ahead of schedule, according to a coalition civil affairs team leader.
"Things in this area are improving," said an Afghan district official. "Opening the Koshkol Pass road will substantially improve trade, communication, and connectivity between Gizab, Kalach, and Tarin Kowt."
At the end of the shura, district officials said they plan to hold regular meetings at the Gizab governance center to monitor development progress, according to a village elder.
A coalition civil affairs team leader said regular shuras at the governance center will not only legitimize the Afghan government’s role in the region, but will also empower local leaders to build trust and opportunities for their own people.
"The citizens of Gizab are seeing how security will improve their overall quality of life,” said a coalition civil affairs team leader. “Their effort with securing this region is paying off with development.”
| Date Taken: |
07.08.2011 |
| Date Posted: |
07.14.2011 01:33 |
| Story ID: |
73686 |
| Location: |
GIZAB, AF |
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