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Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
By Catherine Putz
The Pentagon doesn't know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts.
Trump’s Way of War in Afghanistan: More Explosions, Less Information
By Catherine Putz
Trump promised a conditions-based approach to Afghanistan. Now the U.S. military is withholding data about the conditions.
Fashion Faux Pas: US Wasted Millions on Afghan Army Uniforms
By Catherine Putz
Why choose a forest uniform for a mostly dry and beige country?
To Tackle Corruption in Afghanistan, Fix Procurement
By Catherine Putz
Few things are as unsexy as procurement, except perhaps the phrase “procurement reform.”
What Trump Needs to Know About Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR sums up the challenge in Afghanistan well. Hopefully someone in the new administration pays attention.
Taliban Set-Backs Open Door to Peace Negotiations
By Shawn Snow
A former senior aide to Mullah Omar has called on the Taliban to negotiate with the Afghan government.
Keeping the Faith: Afghan Women Need Continued International Support
By Catherine Putz
Women’s lives remain difficult in Afghanistan; security and corruption stand as major impediments to progress.
Will the World Keep Funding Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
Donors are expected to commit to $4 billion annually, but how will they ensure the aid is effective?
Corruption in Afghanistan: How to Hold Onto Lessons Learned?
By Catherine Putz
A new SIGAR report highlights what the U.S. government shouldn’t forget about fighting corruption.
In Afghanistan, Contractors Paid in Full for Incomplete Projects
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR reviewed 6 years of inspectors reports and found recurring problems in Defense Department reconstruction projects.
Measuring Afghanistan’s Education Problem
By Catherine Putz
An estimated 40 percent of Afghanistan’s children are not in school.
How to Waste Money in Afghanistan: Private Villas and Guards
By Catherine Putz
SIGAR asks if anyone did a cost-benefit analysis before spending $150 million on private villas and guards.