Columbia International Affairs Online: Policy Briefs

CIAO DATE: 09/2008

Afghanistan: Not Lost, But Needs More Attention

Mohammad M. Stanekzai

June 2008

United States Institute of Peace

Abstract

This USIPeace Briefing discusses Afghanistan’s challenges and proposes solutions in economic development, project implementation, coordination and security. The briefing was prepared in anticipation of the June 2008 Paris donors conference to renew commitments to the country and discuss the Afghan National Development Strategy.