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Detailed Record
Afghanistan Watershed Assessment-052152
Planned Start Month
Jan. 2009
Estimated Cost
$4,510,400
Status
Completed
Province
Kabul
Regional Command
RC-Capital
Project Description
Comprehensive surface and ground water study covering sixteen (16) provinces in Afghanistan which will result in identifying potential water resource projects and improve utilization of existing resources which will benefit the people of the region.
Project Goals
The objective of this study is to evaluate potential water resource projects in the province of Kabul, Afghanistan. The final report will assist GIRoA in identifying potential water resource projects and improve utilization of existing resources which will benefit the people of this region. Projects may include: watershed restoration, hydropower, flood control, erosion control, groundwater resources, irrigation dams, and canals. The report will provide guidance on how to assess, address and implement water resource projects in a responsible and sustainable manner involving Afghan participation, improve utilization of water resources and prioritizing potential projects to maximize return investment.
Results
Results unknown.
Updates
Jan 22 2010 Project closed on ODS.
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.