CIAO DATE: 08/2010
July 2010
The Kabul Conference marks the ninth international conference on Afghanistan in nearly as many years. Political will is deteriorating, insecurity is spreading and confidence in the future of Afghanistan is fading. But while many seem to feel that all has been lost, it is important to remember that there have been concrete improvements in the lives of many Afghans. Unfortunately, they have fallen far short of expectations.
Resource link: Promises, Promises: A briefing paper for the Kabul Conference on Afghanistan [PDF] - 463K