Facing Corrupt Contractors in Afghanistan

In June of this year, the U.S. Senate published a report evaluating U.S. foreign assistance to Afghanistan that emphasizes the unsustainability of the current foreign assistance strategy. Of particular interest is the key point that the “U.S. government relies heavily on contractors in Afghanistan, but multiple reports have raised alarms about the lack of robust oversight and accountability for multi-billion dollar investments.” The reality is that when these private companies are found guilty of corruption, the consequences, if any, are low.

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