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Afghanistan in Transition: Seminar 2

Governance, Counter-Corruption and Development

RUSI, Transparency International UK and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

Monday, 31 January

0845 Registration and coffee

0915Welcome Remarks

Dr Jonathan Eyal, Director International Security Studies, RUSI,

Claudia Crawford, Director, London Office, KAS

Mark Pyman, Programme Director, TI-UK

0930Prospects for Enduring Partnership: The Lisbon Commitment

What is the nature of the NATO-Afghanistan agreement and its key components: Afghan Co-operation Programme; Building Integrity Initiative; NATO Afghan First Policy; and NTM-A as a support for the ANSF’s development

1045Coffee break

1115The Security of Afghan Citizens: Strengthening the Integrity of the ANSF

What institutional reforms would improve the integrity of the ANSF? What broader consideration must be given to the interface between security and the rest of the government and justice system? How can the international community and Afghan leaders work together to establish rule of law and insulate critical institutions from intimidation, coercion, and political interference? How can efforts by the international security forces contribute to the fight against corruption? How can we measure progress and what indicators are important for transition?

1300 Lunch in the Reading Room

1400The Afghan Experience: Looking Towards Transition

How can we help Afghans build legitimate, self-sustaining government institutions? How do we measure progress on governance at a national and provincial level, and how can we assist them in minimizing corruption? How can we help make the partnership with President Karzai and other leaders more effective?

1515Coffee break

1545Diplomatic and Political Strategies for Afghan Transition

How can NATO support the Afghan Government in building sustainable state institutions and ensure corruption is not more deeply embedded through transition? How can the international community engage with Afghan civil society and support its development? How can the reintegration and reconciliation processes help build state institutions and how do we take account of the Taliban?

1715Concluding Remarks and Reception

Tuesday, 1 February

0900 Registration and Coffee

0930Addressing Large-Scale Corruption in Afghanistan

There are many large-scale corruption challenges in Afghanistan, some of which are fuelled by the presence of the international community, and some of which are connected to powerful networks that wield political influence. Which are the priorities to tackle? How does the international community raise its game in helping to address them?

1045 Coffee break

1115Discussion Session

1245 Lunch in the Reading Room

1400Supporting Afghanistan’s Economic Growth and Development

What are the potential drivers for growth in the Afghan economy? What is required to make progress in the metals sector and combat corrupt interests? How much civilian aid is necessary? What are the problems of too much aid and how can the military better support economic

growth? What are the challenges of moving from a military to an aid based strategy?

1515 Coffee break

1545Review of Conference Findings and Discussion

1645Concluding Remarks