Publication

In March 2009, the Obama administration announced its intention to significantly increase civilian assistance to Pakistan. Underlying this new push was a realization that Pakistan’s ability to grow economically, to meet its citizens’ basic needs, and to reduce conflict, insecurity, and instability depended on the establishment of a more capable, democratic state. This publication is an update of CGD’s report "Beyond Bullets and Bombs: Fixing the US Approach to Development in Pakistan" which detailed serious shortcomings in US strategy and execution in Pakistan.