Afghanistan
Partnership priorities. Development partners pledged $14 billion in new assistance, adding to $6 billion carried over from earlier pledges. The Afghanistan National Development Strategy paved the way for interim debt relief under the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. ADB's Board of Governors approved the use of ADF for debt relief.
The country partnership strategy (2009-2013) confirmed ADB's commitment to economic development through investments in energy, transport, and irrigation.
Impact of operations. Seventeen sovereign loan and grant projects remained under implementation; several projects were delayed because of poor security, weak government capacity, and bid and contract difficulties. Construction continued on the national ring road and north- south corridor, improving transport and easing domestic and regional trade and transit. Technical assistance to counterpart agencies supported institutional and capacity development. A transmission line was completed between Uzbekistan and Kabul, increasing electricity supply in the city from 2 to 12 hours a day, making a major difference to people and businesses.
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