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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Ministry of Counter Narcotics
Office of the Spokesperson
Press Release
September 23th, 2008
 First of all, I would like to welcome Mr. Anderew Shofar and the rest of the participants: After the announcement of the Annual Drug Survey Report for the year 2008, and according to the commitments of the Ministry of Counter Narcotics to the provinces of the country, this Ministry is seeking international assistance for 18 provinces of the country that were already poppy free. In addition, the next effort by MCN will be obtaining additional funds for the 11 provinces that have reduced poppy cultivation.
Today, by using this opportunity, I would like to announce an amount of US$ 38.7 million by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and assistance of the friend countries for 29 provinces of the country, amongst which US$ 14.5 Million have already been funded to our ministry and the rest will be provided to us by the governments of the United States and Britain.
Today, you will witness the endorsement of a contract between Ministry of Counter Narcotics and CN Department of the embassy of the United States of America, where by this contract; United States of America is allocating US$ 4.5 Million for 9 provinces (Kabul, Kunar, Baghlan, Daikundi, Jawzjan, Kapisa, Laghman, Samangan and Sarepul) under the Good performance initiative (GPI).
The aim of the above contract is to encourage these provinces, and the allocated budget will be spent for the development projects in these provinces. The allocated budget for each province has been divided in two categories as follows:
Category 1: Poppy-free provinces:
Province |
Amount |
Jawzjan 12600 |
1 Million US$ |
Samangan |
1 Million US$ |
Sare Pul |
1 Million US$ |
Category 2: Provinces that have reduced poppy cultivation more than 10%. Against each Hectare they are eligible for 1000 US$:
Province |
Amount |
Kabul |
140,000 |
Baghlan |
128,000 |
Daikundi |
738,000 |
Kapisa |
315,000 |
Kunar |
111,400 |
Laghman |
79,900 |
By using this opportunity, Ministry of Counter Narcotics, the Government of Afghanistan and the people of Afghanistan would like to thank the United States of America and the International community for their assistance, and we hope that the provinces would be able to cooperate in the implementation of the projects and we would also be able to obtain some more assistance for other provinces of the country.
For More Information Please Contact Office of the Spokesperson
Tel: 0093+798-242-837
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