Will President Hamid Karzai Bring Good Governance to Afghanistan?

How will Karzai tackle his nation's problems during his second term?

By U.S. News Staff

November 19, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Despite accusations of fraud in this past August's elections, Hamid Karzai was sworn in for his second five-year presidential term on Thursday. President Karzai vowed in his inaugural address to combat the dangerous corruption and ensure good governance in Afghanistan. According to BBC, leaders in the west, such as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, wished him well on his new term, but urged him to produce "tangible benefits" for his people. Others, including his own countrymen, are skeptical that he will be able to fulfill his promises. What do you think? Will he be able to restore security in Afghanistan? Take our poll and post your thoughts below.

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In a country like Afghanistan, bringing good governance is a very tough task, but if there is a strong political will and if Mr.Karzai selects qulaified people for his cabinet and also appoint Qualified people for higher posiotions like the chirpersons of the Independent Offices and Commissions, then he will be able to bring good governance to a reasonable extent in Afghanistan.

To achieve this, The new Afghan government shall do its best to implement the Sub-National Governance Policy which has been developped basd on Good Governance Principles.

Sakhi Rezaei of AL 6:35AM December 01, 2009

In a country with very little experience in the rule of law, corruption is a way of life; those in power use that power to the full extent of their ability. Quite likely there are many in the Afghan government who don't even understand what we are talking about; why ascend to power if you can't use it? If change comes, it will take generations.

Brad of TX 11:35PM November 19, 2009

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