H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, through a special presidential order, appointed the period between 19 – 24 November 2005 as Government’s “Accountability Week” and instructed the Government of Afghanistan’s ministries and departments to give a full account of their accomplishments and activities to the public during this period.

Marking the first anniversary of the establishment of the elected Government, all ministries and government departments are to release a detailed written report on their activities and achievements over the past one year in the run-up to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s 1st anniversary.

The report must be prepared in plain language and should be widely distributed to the Afghan public. Ministers and head of departments will also be required to appear before free media to present the reports and answer questions.

The President emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in government work and reiterates his resolve to institutionalize accountability and transparency in the government system.