Reconstruction

Afghanistan: Local Reconstruction Effort Goes Awry

Residents allege misuse of funds allocated to community leaders.

17 May 11

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar'11 Part II

IWPR story into increased poppy production in Kapisa spurs authorities to provide extra cash for eradication of crop.

4 May 11

Report Draws Funds for Afghan Region

IWPR story into increased poppy production in Kapisa spurs authorities to provide extra cash for eradication of crop.

4 May 11

The remnants of a statue of Saddam Hussein, famously pulled down on April 9, 2003, have become one of Baghdad’s landmarks. The statue stood in Firdos square in front of the14 July mosque. Firdos square has served as one of the primary locations for protests over a plethora of issues in recent years. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Baghdad - Eight Years After Saddam

Progress has been slow, with the country strill riven by social, economic and security problems.

15 Apr 11

Nightime view of Sarajevo. (Photo: Lazhar Neftien)

Sarajevo Enjoys New Lease of Life

City devastated by Bosnian Serb siege has been transformed, boasting restored Austro-Hungarian buildings and gleaming new office blocks.

11 Mar 11

Refugee camp near Sar-e Pol for Afghans recently returned from Iran, 2009. Despite the obvious needs facing refugees, the ministry responsible has not managed to spend much of its budget as the financial year draws to a close. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Afghan Government Has Cash, Won't Spend

Ministries failing to use up their budgets despite pressing need for more reconstruction work.

22 Feb 11

Sadr City makes up about five per cent of Baghdad's total area, yet houses half the city's population. (Photo:Sgt. Jerry Saslav/DVIDSHUB)

City of Contrasts

Some are less obvious than others as Sadr City undergoes cultural and economic change.

8 Feb 11

Southern Kyrgyzstan will require large sums of money to restore buildings and infrastructure wrecked by ethnic clashes in June. (Photo: Pavel Gromsky)

Kyrgyzstan Goes to Donors for Post-Unrest Aid

Funding details to be confirmed after election produces new government.

23 Aug 10

Tajiks Call for Disaster Relief

People displaced by flooding say help not reaching them fast enough.

3 Jun 10

Caucasus: Feb/Mar ‘10

IWPR enquiries prompt authorities to fix disastrous sewage problems.

21 Apr 10

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