As we watched the work progress, it became clear that this job was more complicated than this one contractor could accomplish. |
Both the US Defense Department (Army Corps of Engineers) and the State Department have roles in reconstruction, however, the Iraq Project and Contracting Office (PCO) manages most of the pledged $18 billion. |
Iraq's economy is forecasted to grow at a rate of 4 percent this year, and accelerate into the double digits next year. Per capita income is nearly double what it was two years ago. |
Starting about late 2004, we were finding out that security constrained our ability to build all the things we wanted to. |
We're building for the future. Our belief is that planning for the future and setting ambitious goals ultimately helps the Iraqis achieve their goals. |