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Lakhdar Brahimi

Afghanistan: marking anniversary of Bonn accord, UN envoy sees progress, challenges

2 December 2002
Nearly one year to the day after various Afghan factions signed a milestone accord paving the way for a political transition in their war-ravaged country, a senior United Nations official today hailed the progress achieved since then while underscoring the ongoing challenge of maintaining security.

Afghanistan: UNESCO seeks $27 million to rebuild country's education system

9 July 2002
In a bid to rebuild Afghanistan's war-ravaged education system, the United Nations today appealed for $27 million to meet the country's urgent need for school supplies, facilities and teacher training.

At conference, countries pledge expertise to help rebuild Afghanistan

24 May 2002
United Nations conference on the reconstruction of Afghanistan concluded today in New Delhi, India, with several developing nations pledging their available skills and assistance to meet the needs and priorities identified by Kabul authorities.

Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran to launch landmark development partnership: UN

16 May 2002
In an effort to bolster long-term prospects for Afghanistan, the Governments of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to pursue a groundbreaking joint partnership for development, economic cooperation and trade, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced today.
Mark Malloch Brown

International efforts produce ‘tangible’ peace dividend in Afghanistan – UNDP chief

19 April 2002
The international community has done much more, much quicker in helping Afghanistan with development and humanitarian activities than it was thought possible a year ago, according to the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

$26 million paid so far to UN fund supporting Afghan Interim Authority

19 March 2002
With a number of countries recently stepping up with more contributions, a United Nations fund set up to support the interim government of Afghanistan has received more than half of the $50 million needed, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said today.

Afghanistan: Senior UN official holds meetings in Kabul on reconstruction efforts

1 March 2002
A senior United Nations official visited Afghanistan today, where he discussed various initiatives to rebuild the war-shattered nation with UN staff organizing those efforts.

Afghanistan: $1.18 billion still needed for recovery aid in 2002, UN says

28 February 2002
To meet Afghanistan's immediate needs during a crucial transitional period, the United Nations today said that $1.18 billion was still required for the humanitarian and recovery assistance to the country in 2002.

UN-sponsored survey shows Afghans seek peace and security

18 January 2002
The desire for peace and security and the need for disarmament of local military forces are among key concerns of the Afghan population, according to a new United Nations-sponsored survey.

UN to present plans for rebuilding Afghanistan at donor conference in Tokyo

18 January 2002
The United Nations will present a framework of funding priorities for war-ravaged and drought-stricken Afghanistan to donors who will meet in Tokyo next week to discuss plans for the country's recovery.