2003

The job of reconstructing Afghanistan and thereby creating an environment that allows Afghan women to participate fully in the political, economic and social life of liberated Afghanistan is far from over, but the 2003 Report to Congress shows that progress is well underway and that life is better now than it was a year ago for many Afghans. The Report shows that reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan have improved the daily lives of thousands of Afghan women, children and refugees. Overall U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan, apart from the cost of continuing military and related support operation, will be close to $2 billion over FY-02 and FY-03.

The Report describes U.S. policies and programs in Afghanistan and the political and historic context. It also provides a detailed appendix with specific information about each project's scope, funding and implementing partners.