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Detailed Record

Womens Park

Planned Start Month

Dec. 2009

Estimated Cost

$25,000

Status

Canceled / Terminated

Province

Khost

Regional Command

Unknown

Project Description

Sidewalks, land-scaping, and an initial start-up budget for the Khost Womens Park

Project Goals

To improve the Womens Bazaar located in Khost city, which is for the exclusive use of women, and enhance their ability to shop without male relatives. It is also expected to generate local tax money. Sidewalks will be added throughout the park, as well as five new stalls for vendors. A manager will hired to run the facility, a security guard to protect the facility, and a grounds keeper to maintain the facility. After one year, it is expected that the park will generate enough money to sustain itself. Funds generated beyond operating costs will be taxed by the city, generating additional income for Khost City.

Results

project cancelled due to lack of community need.

Updates

No updates provided.
SOURCES

Illustrations: Sarah Way for ProPublica. Data: Assembled from several different Department of Defense databases by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and provided to ProPublica under a Freedom of Information Act Request.