Babil
Much of Babil province is located in the valley between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and is a natural crossroads for travelers and pilgrims. In 2003, the population of Babil province was estimated at 1.4 million people. Babil province is also considered to be the cradle of civilization. During ancient times, Kings Hammarubi and Nebuchadezzar II ruled from city of Babylon, where ruins are located near the province’s primary city of Hillah.
PRT Babil coordinates capacity-building efforts to expand the provincial government's capacity to meet the needs of its people. The PRT is made up of representatives from the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as a U.S. military civil affairs unit, and a strong group of subject matter experts in areas including governance, rule of law, economic development and public diplomacy. The PRT focuses on developing sustainability, civil progress, and economic development through enhanced training and capacity-building educational opportunities. For example, PRT programs include educating farmers on modern techniques to raise poultry and fish, grow crops with less seed and fertilizer; teaching police, prosecutors and judges on the use of modern forensic evidence; and training engineers to implement the provincial water and sewer master plan. The PRT is also working with Iraqis to preserve the cultural heritage of Babylon.
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PRT Babil Supports Training by Embassy English Language Specialist
The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) hosted the English Language Officer from the US Embassy in Baghdad to support its efforts to launch the State Department’s ACCESS English program, a program designed to teach English language skills to young, disadvantaged students.
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Babil PRT Expands Successful Criminal Forensics Training to Include Reporters
The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) held a seminar for reporters on the use of forensic evidence in the prosecution of criminals.
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PRT Babil Donates Books to Hillah Central Library
The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) delivered several hundred books to the Hillah Central Library.
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Babil PRT Supports Babylon Beekeepers Association
The Babil PRT and the Babylon Beekeepers Association held the official opening of the Queen Bee Breeding Center in Jebala.
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Babil PRT Funds New Center for Information and Training
A brand new Center for Information and Training opened in Babil, the result of close cooperation by the Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team and the Babil provincial government.
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“The Golden Vote” – Election Scene-setter
Babil PRT organized several productions of "The Golden Vote" as performed by the "Mud House Players."
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Friendship Market Supports Local Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Local government officials in Iraq’s Babil province are revitalizing neighborhoods to meet the daily needs of local residents.
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Road Upgrades to Benefit 200,000 Commuters Daily
Babil Governor Salman Al-Zargany and Babil PRT Team Leader Rick Roberts were at a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of extensive repairs and upgrades to Al-Hillah’s 80th Street.
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Babil PRT Delivers Water Tankers to Combat Cholera
On behalf of the people of Babil Province, Governor Salman Al-Zargany accepted the keys to seven brand new 10,000 liter water tanker trucks.
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Babil PRT Hosts Independence Day Reception for Iraqi Guests
Iraqi contacts from government, civil society and the media attended Babil PRT's annual reception to celebrate the anniversary of American independence.
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PRT Babil Sponsors Performances on “Sense of Democracy”
The Babil PRT sponsored performances in Babil of the play "Sense of Democracy," the newest production by the Iraqi comedic group Mud House.
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PRT Babil Sponsors English Teaching Workshop
The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) hosted a week-long English Teaching Methodology Workshop.
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Babil PRT Joins Provincial Health Authorities in Fight Against Cholera
Solar-powered water purification units purchased by the Babil PRT were installed in villages in Shamoli and Mahaweel in Babil province.
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PRT Babil Hosts Workshop on Investigative Reporting
The Babil PRT hosted a workshop on investigative journalism.