Afghanistan has made important progress since the Bonn Agreement in 2001 when representatives of various Afghan factions met in Germany to map out their people’s future. However, the insurgency continues to spread into previously stable areas and security conditions have deteriorated in much of the country. Governance and administrative capacity weaknesses remain and the rule of law has yet to be widely institutionalized.

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Supporting State-building and Development - PDF, July 2009

"We are working with the government of Afghanistan to support their efforts, and their role in overseeing, regulating and ensuring that citizens get their fair share of services provided through the public sector, NGOs, community groups or private providers. Where donors rally behind national leadership and a clear strategy, our coordinated efforts work best." - Nicholas Krafft, World Bank Country Director for Afghanistan
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