Funding

Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan

Before the fall of the Taliban in 2001, CIDA's assistance to Afghanistan consisted largely of humanitarian aid, and ranged between $10 and $20 million per year for basic human needs. Following the International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan, held in January 2002 in Tokyo, Canada responded to the Government of Afghanistan's appeal for long-term development investments by significantly bolstering our commitment to the country.

For fiscal year 2007-2008, CIDA's assistance to Afghanistan totalled approximately $280 million. For further details on projects that CIDA is supporting in Afghanistan, please refer to the list of development projects on the Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan site.

How does CIDA ensure that funds are well managed?

CIDA funding is delivered through trusted and well-managed partners, including the World Bank, United Nations agencies, and reputable international and Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

CIDA has a rigorous accountability regime in place to manage the assistance program in Afghanistan-from project selection and design to implementation, progress monitoring, and results evaluation.

CIDA-funded initiatives undergo assessments to ensure that funding is transparent, effective, and efficient. These evaluations are undertaken by the Agency's audit and performance review team, reliable multilateral organizations, and independent third parties.

In addition, independent evaluators conduct regular reviews of the Afghanistan program and, along with donors, the Afghan government produces a biannual assessment of progress achieved through the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (PDF).

Read more about CIDA's accountability regime for the Afghanistan program on the Canada's Engagement in Afghanistan site.

Afghanistan Compact

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