Maysan

Maysan province is located in the southeast corner of Iraq, just north of Basra and bordering Iran. The province is best known for its marshes, home to the Marsh Arab culture which is a cherished part of modern Maysanis’ cultural identity. However, the marshes are much reduced in scope from earlier times, causing both social and ecological harm. Maysan is largely agricultural -- producing mostly wheat and barley -- but also has the third largest proven oil reserves in Iraq. Aside from its marshes in the south and east, the province is mostly farmland. Maysan's largest city is Al Amarah, with a population of about 500,000, while the province as a whole comprises nearly one million people. Maysan province is also home to the tomb of the Old Testament prophet Ezra.

The Maysan PRT is located just outside of the town of Al Amarah. The team is led by a State Department Foreign Service Officer and consists of other State Department employees, contractors, and detailees from other federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture, the Army Corps of Engineers and USAID, as well as a military support element. PRT members are subject matter experts in such areas as economic development, agriculture, engineering, governance, public health, and the rule of law. The PRT focuses its time on building the capacity of the provincial government to properly and effectively serve its populace. Democratic governance and its attendant public servants are new to Iraq, and the PRT supports the development of responsive, responsible, and thoughtful government in Maysan.

“Neighborhood Sun” Shines on Amara

The PRT supported three performances that were available free to residents of Amara. Some 1200 people attended.
Maysan PRT Helps Chicken Ranches Hit By Avian Flu

The PRT came to the rescue when the Avian Flu wiped out a couple of chicken ranches in Maysan.
Maysan PRT Donates Thousands Of Books To Local Educational Institutions

The written word is an important aspect of education in Maysan, and the PRT supported educational institutions across the board with book donations.
Maysan PRT Inaugurates New Courthouse in Al Baldah

The new station was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Maysan Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), at a cost of just under US $1 Million.
75 Maysanis Graduate from PRT Sponsored Security Class at Maysan Training Center

PRT Maysan opens a series of security training courses for personal security personnel for the Maysan Judiciary
Iraqi –American Partnership: Electrical System Improvements to the Shattil Aa’ma Medical Clinic Improved Medical Care

The Maysan PRT, the US Army and officials from the Shattil Aa’ma Medical Clinic, working in partnership, installed and connected a USD 12,000 transformer at the Shattil Aa’ma Medical Clinic, near the sub-district of Musharrah, on July 29th. The transformer project means a more reliable power supply for the clinic allowing the clinic’s medical staff to better assist those in need.
Iraqi-American Partnership- Amarah Grain Silo Receives New Grain Unloader

As the result of a successful Iraqi-American partnership the Amarah Grain Silo received a new, efficient and modern grain unloading truck lift.
Al Amarah Law Library Restored Thanks to Iraqi-American Partnership

May 22, 2010, Amarah - After months of planning and preparation, the judges at the Appellate Courthouse in Al Amarah again have a law library full of books. The original library was looted in the 2003 and has never been replaced. The Chief Judge and President of the Court of Appeals in Maysan, Judge Nouri Ahmad Mansour, was delighted at the delivery of 400 volumes of important law books.
Maysani English Teachers Join Americans for Traditional Holiday Dinner

English teachers from five schools in Maysan participated in a Christmas dinner with Americans, sponsored by the Maysan Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT).
Clean Water Running More Freely in Qalat Salah

More than twenty thousand Qalat Salah residents now have greater access to clear water thanks to the partnership between the Maysan PRT and the Maysan provincial government.
Maysan PRT and U.S. Military Collaborate to Provide Medical Training

A cadre of Maysani doctors, nurses and administrators are receiving specialized medical training thanks to the joint efforts of the Maysan PRT and the 945th Forward Surgical Team (FST) and Charlie Med 121st Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) medical units.
PRT Maysan Distributes Food to Needy Families During Ramadan

PRT Maysan, in cooperation with the USAID and the Maysan Provincial Council, on September 8 distributed 275 food baskets.
Maysani Engineers and Agricultural Scientists Benefit from PRT-Sponsored Course

Maysani Engineers and Agricultural Scientists participated in a four-day technical training course – “Improving Maysan Agriculture through Better Water and Soil Management.”
Training for Maysani English Teachers

Maysani English teachers travelled to Dhi Qar for intensive language training sponsored by Maysan’s Department of Education, the Maysan PRT, and the U.S. Embassy.
Maysan PRT and USAID Launch Computer-Aided Design Training

Maysani engineers representing eleven different Director General (DG) offices began their first week of an AutoCAD training sponsored by the USAID.
Empowering Iraqi Collaboration in Maysan’s Agricultural Sector

Iraqi and U.S. government officials met to launch the Maysan Agricultural Advisory Committee.
PRT Maysan Helps Build Local Veterinary Capacity

PRT Maysan and the Director General of Veterinary Science conducted a vaccination clinic in the As Suwayr district to vaccinate sheep and cattle for common livestock diseases.