12th July 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
I have invited members of the PRT to use my blog to talk about their work. This instalment comes from Marie-Louise Hoilund-Carlsen in the PRT’s Socio-Economic Development Team. These are some of the top items on the to-do list this week – they have been for the past couple of months and will guide our […]
1st July 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
In the run up to the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan I have invited members of the PRT to use my blog to talk about their work. The first has been written by Mary Thida-Lun from the PRT’s Socio-Economic Development Team. 51…52…53…54…55…56…57…58…59… Why do those last 10 seconds on the treadmill always stretch out for an eternity? […]
23rd May 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
So Chicago has come and gone and the outcome has ensured the international community’s commitment post 2014. The funding pledges for Afghan security forces have been made; the international community has signalled it is with Afghanistan for the long-term but reminded their public of why we are here; “ to stop it becoming a haven […]
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21st May 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
While I was away, the District Community Council elections took place in Nahr-e-Saraj. Read the guest blog from our ‘man on the ground’, Jim Haggerty. At first glance it might appear to be business as usual for the residents of Malgir following the District Community Council elections in Nahr-e-Saraj District. Seven incumbent Councillors re-elected to […]
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12th April 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
Transition in Helmand is not limited to Afghans taking the lead. Change is a constant factor for international civilians and military too. Over the last month we have all been acutely aware of this transition known as the Relief in Place (RiP), where some of the outgoing and incoming soldiers are in theatre at the […]
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31st March 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
Its not often in recent years that there has been a carnival type atmosphere in the Helmand district of Sangin. Internationally Sangin is known for the large number of ISAF casualties – 100 British, and many US Marine deaths since they took over the battlefield in 2010. But this week saw a unique event […]
21st March 2012 Harare, Zimbabwe
I arrived in Lashkar Gah on 9th March and took up my new role at precisely 10.45 on 12 March during a “Transfer of Authority” ceremony as it is known in military speak. At the US HQ base in Helmand – Camp Leatherneck, General Toolan – the US Marine Commander – transferred authority to his […]
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