The American University of Afghanistan’s mission is to provide a high-quality education, in comparison with international standards, that emphasizes a liberal arts curriculum and higher education for the professions. To accelerate the preparation of students for entry to a college program, USAID/Afghanistan awarded a $42 million cooperative agreement to the American University of Afghanistan in August 2008 to implement a community-based education program. The offering of a complete curriculum and course offerings in three undergraduate majors, including information technology and computer science, business administration, and liberal arts, will be accomplished during the first 2 years of the agreement. Additional undergraduate programs may be developed in fields such as public sector management, public health, international relations, engineering, and agriculture.

This audit will determine whether USAID/Afghanistan’s Support to the American University of Afghanistan Activity is improving access to quality tertiary education.

Source: Office of Inspector General - ANNUAL PLAN - FISCAL YEAR 2010