Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Enhanced Integrated Framework ...

In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most CompassionateWe are pleased to present the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, which reflects thecommitment of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to poverty reduction and private sector-ledeconomic growth for a prosperous and stable Afghanistan. The ANDS Oversight Committee (OSC)was mandated by the Government to produce a Millennium Development Goals-based nationalstrategy that is Afghan-owned and meets the requirements for a Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper.The OSC met on a regular basis to design, discuss and oversee the development of the strategy,including the identification of the needs and grievances of the people, and the prioritization ofresource allocations and actions. To embrace ‘Afghanization” and ownership, the OSC facilitatedinclusive and extensive consultations both at national and sub-national levels.Sustained fiscal support and continuous evaluation and monitoring are essential now to meet thechallenges ahead related to ANDS implementation. The democratic aspirations of the Afghan peopleare high, yet financial resources remain limited. While much has been accomplished since 2001, moreremains to be done as we move from “Compact to Impact”. The Afghan Government with supportfrom the international community must act decisively, strategically, and with an absolutecommitment to the ANDS goals and vision.We look forward to working with our government colleagues, civil society representatives, tribalelders and religious scholars, the private sector, the international community and, most importantly,fellow Afghans to implement the ANDS, to help realize the Afghanistan Compact benchmarks andMillennium Development Goals.iii