Afghanistan 
Years of civil war, compounded by Taliban rule and the worst drought in memory, have devastated Afghanistan. At the time that the Taliban was forced out of power, half of Afghanistan's people lived in absolute poverty and were unemployed. Virtually all of the country's institutions and much of its infrastructure were destroyed. To support the war on terrorism and to keep with America's tradition of assisting those in need, USAID is working to build a safe, stable society that meets the needs of its people and eliminates an environment that breeds terrorism.
Afghanistan Progress Update
For all of the latest USAID accomplishments in Afghanistan, please read these updates. These reports require the Adobe Reader.
Opening of the Kabul-Kandahar Highway
USAID has officially opened the Phase I reconstruction of the 482-kilometer (300-mile) Kabul to Kandahar highway. This key portion of Afghanistan's national road system (also known as the "Ring Road") links its two largest cities and economic centers.
Approximately 35 percent of the population lives within 50 kilometers of the Kabul to Kandahar highway.
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Sector Snapshots
On behalf of the American people, USAID is working in eight key areas to help rebuild Afghanistan for the Afghan people. You can read about each sector, view videos, and read fact sheets here:
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