Meet the Program
Afghanistan Institute of Rural Development
Industry:
Institutional Development / Governance
Services:
Training, Infrastructure Support, Capacity Building
Between 2009-2013, USL partnered with the Afghanistan Institute of Rural Development (AIRD) to build stronger governance institutions during a period of reconstruction.
The Challenge
Weak Structures, High Expectations
Challenges
Limited resources and institutional frameworks
Poor community trust in local governance
Lack of accountability and service delivery capacity
Despite organizing impactful events, Bushra faced difficulties in expanding awareness outside her immediate circle. Event attendance and vendor signups were inconsistent, and her social media engagement was low despite quality content.
Our Strategy
Collaborative Governance Development
Delivered tailored training for councils and municipal authorities
Implemented infrastructure and development projects based on community needs
Strengthened transparency, planning, and service delivery processes
Results
Trust, Capacity, and Stability
Their guidance strengthened our outreach. We benefitted tremendously
Ajmal Shirzai
Former Executive Director
- Strengthened institutional capacity
- Improved service delivery
- Enhanced public trust in governance
- Expanded community participation