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Preparing for Afghanistan's Reconstruction
Islamabad, Pakistan: 27-29 November 2001

In cooperation with the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme

Post-Workshop Statement

The conference on Preparing for Afghanistan's Reconstruction, convened jointly by ADB,  UNDP, and the World Bank in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 27-29 November 2001, was successfully concluded.  Over 350 people came and actively participated, ncluding a large number of Afghans of diverse backgrounds, and NGOs working in Afghanistan.  The conference agenda was rich and full; the discussion was intense and spirited.  

Small group discussions almost universally voiced the need to
  • continue and broaden consultations with and among the people of Afghanistan as a means of building consensus,  
  • continue gathering information, including a systematic assessment of Afghanistan's post-conflict reconstruction requirements.

This advice mirrors the request made by the donor community at the meeting co-hosted by Japan and the United States on 20 November in Washington, DC . Review ADB President Chino's statement at this meeting.

Building on the excellent discussions and knowledge-building that has occurred at the converence, ADB, UNDP,and  the World Bank will work together and in consultation with Afghans and the assistance community on preparation of a preliminary assessment of reconstruction requirements by mid-January 2002.

Review the  Co-Chairs' Concluding Remarks for a summary of the conference proceedings and related conference documents.


Purpose

To discuss the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction in Afghanistan.

Objectives

The conference will review the economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Participants will examine international experience in post-conflict situations elsewhere, and consider ways to rebuild institutions for post-conflict reconstruction.

The conference will also assess priorities and needs in the post-crisis recovery period, including:

  • stimulating agricultural recovery
  • generating employment
  • food security
  • reconstructing infrastructure
  • improving education and health services
  • managing urban redevelopment
  • rebuilding irrigation facilities and road networks

Expected Outputs

  • Initiate the process of understanding the priorities and resource requirements for Afghanistan's reconstruction.

Target Participants

  • Participation is by invitation only

Documents

Contacts

Craig Steffensen
Senior Programs Officer
Tel: (632) 632-5720
Fax: (632) 636-2221
Email: csteffensen@adb.org

View UNDP's Assistance Afghanistan site


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