UNCLASSIFIED

PRT Kunar, Bastogne AOR

20 JAN 13 Marawara District Center

Mission / Purpose:• The PRT, USAID, and USDA

representatives met with the Marawara District Extension Agent (DEA) and his agriculture staff in order to discuss agriculture issues and projects in the district.

Commander’s Assessment:• The DEA appeared to be thankful for

our visit and looking forward to further discussions.

• The PRT will work with the provincial agricultural personal to promote stronger ties between Marawara and the Provincial Government.

Summary of the Events:• The PRT, USAID, and USDA

representatives met with Mohammad Dula (Marawara DEA) and his staff which included Alam Gull (District Animal Husbandry Manager) to provide training aids and discuss livestock and canal projects within the District.

• The USDA representative compiled a CD with different manuals ranging from fruit and vegetable production to indentifying livestock diseases. The USDA representative brought a laptop and explained a few of the manuals on the disk before handing it over to the DEA.

• Alam Gull expressed the need for vaccinations and veterinary services in Marawara. He also asked the PRT for help with lobbying the DAIL on his behalf.

• The ODA has expressed their desire to help with livestock training in Marawara and Alam Gull said he would write up a training proposal to present to the ODA the next time they are at the Marawara District Center.

• The PRT and DEA discussed the proper channels to get funding to repair for the canal that is supplied by a karez which was destroyed a year ago.

Karez Well ShaftLivestock in Marawara

Marawara District Center

Mohammad Dula, Extension Agent