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Thank you for your guidance, expertise and commitment to USAID, Afghanistan, and the Afghan people!  Enjoy the next chapter in your life.

Sincerely yours,

Sean E Callahan

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USAID is helping to strengthen the Afghan private sector. Through our work with DAI, we’ve helped 391 small and medium enterprises recover from economic downturns and facilitated $7.4M in working capital advances for 259 Afghan businesses.

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USAID assistance placed nearly 18,000 Afghans in apprenticeships in the carpet, precious stones and jewelry, marble and granite, cashmere, & saffron industries between January 2020 & November 2022. 3,500+ Afghans found permanent employment after their apprenticeships ended.

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Dear David, wishing you the very best as you embark on your next adventure! Thank you for everything you've done for our team, Afghanistan, and USAID. I'm so grateful for your generous and patient coaching and guidance and have learned so much from you over the past months. You will be missed! ~ Terhi

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Few irrigation facilities & drought caused by climate change have depleted groundwater. In response, USAID partners dug 1,700 canal beds, installed 30 drip irrigation systems, & worked to finish 15 reservoirs in Oct 2022, helping Afghans gain more reliable access to groundwater.

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Few irrigation facilities & drought caused by climate

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Farmers in five Afghan provinces are now planting winter vegetables in greenhouses like this one, thanks to USAID support. With a safe, warm place to grow, these crops will generate postseason income for farmers and their families.

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Farmers in five #Afghan provinces are now planting winter vegetables in greenhouses like this one, thanks to USAID support. With a safe, warm place to grow, these crops will generate postseason income for farmers and thei

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Dear David, it has been a real pleasure working with you these last couple of years.  I have really appreciated all your keen insights, deep knowledge and your constant willingness to always provide invaluable assistance.  I wish you all the best, Paul

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A farmer holds the first fruits of the harvest season.

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A farmer holds the first fruits of the harvest season

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Congratulations David! It has been such a pleasure working with you--you've taught me so much and your wealth of knowledge will be missed! The American and Afghan people are better off because of your commitment to the country. We will be staying in touch, though, swapping sob stories about endless leaves, the desire for rain (in CA!), and the desire for heat (in WV!). I do pity those auction houses; your extra time is going to ruin some folks' plans for a good deal! Haha.

Our paths are gonna cross again....for sure. Thank you again for being an awesome mentor, colleague, supervisor, and (most importantly!) friend.

-Gary

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USAID helps Afghan farmers grow quality, nutritious food, including through trainings like this one in Balkh where farmers are learning how to grow mung beans.

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USAID helps Afghan farmers grow quality, nutritious food, including through trainings like this one in Balkh where farmers are learning how to grow mung beans.

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I regret that we did not have the chance to work closely and benefit from your wealth of knowledge and experience.

On behalf of Afghan People, I appreciate your time, efforts, and dedication for welfare of Afghans.

Truly, it is a pleasure to know you and I am confident that our paths will cross. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Arash

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Hi David, it has been pleasure working with you for the past few months and I have learned a lot. I wish you unrivaled success and everything you do! Best wishes for your future endeavors! Wishing you success, happiness, and prosperity wherever you go. I do hope our paths cross again in the future.  Musadiq

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Hi David, it has been pleasure working with you for the past few months and I have learned a lot. I wish you unrivaled success and everything you do! Best wishes for your future endeavors! Wishing you success, happiness, and prosperity wherever you go. I do hope our paths cross again in the future.  Musadiq

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ToF on nutrition gardening conducted by AVC-Crops firm, Noor Ahmad Zamand Ltd, Kandahar Province.

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David, your knowledge, expertise and wisdom is immeasurable. We have been fortunate to have you. You will be missed. Best wishes for the future.
Olive

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Working with 24 agribusinesses, AVC-Crops continued the distribution of nutrition garden input packages in the South, East, and Central regions this week. Vegetable seed and fertilizer packages were distributed to 3,177 farmers with more distributions planned throughout September and early October across the North, East, South and Central. Since distributions began in mid-September, over 3,516 farmers have received the packages.

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Don't go! David - it has been an absolute delight working with you over the years. Your expertise and knowledge on AFN have been valuable and critical for program development and key decision making. Thanks for your support and kindness. Best, Sheba

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Don't go! David - it has been an absolute delight working with you over the years. Your expertise and knowledge on AFN have been valuable and critical for program development and key decision making. Thanks for your support and kindness. Best, Sheba

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A rug designed by Ai Wei and woven by Turquoise Mountain supported weavers in Bamiyan was featured in the Financial Times.

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Dear David:
I remember you as one of the first people I met in Washington when I came on board for USAID/Afghanistan.  I remember being very impressed with your knowledge, commitment to Afghanistan, and your friendliness.  This really stuck with me.  I had only been in the RRB once or twice in 20 years since being hired, and wasn't sure what to expect.  The Asia Bureau offices were very empty with most people teleworking.  But then there was David Bailey!  You sought me out and shared a lot of your knowledge about Afghanistan and the Asia Bureau.  Not only did I learn a lot from you, I was touched with the peaches and pickled beets that your graciously brought in to share!  It was always a pleasure just to have a chat with you and to learn about your interests and pursuits.  I highly regard you David, and hope the Mission might be able to tap into your expertise occasionally over what I hope will be the best years of your life.  You're a great man and I am privileged to have known you!  Wishing you all the best,
-Ed Michalski-

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A nutrition garden beneficiary harvesting spinach from her garden. Nangarhar, November 2022.

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David. Congratulations on two fronts. First, you are moving on to greener pastures - including at home! Second, you have spun the world. The world is different because you tenaciously took on the most difficult assignments with an endearing combination of seriousness, intelligence, and humor.  I'll miss you. May you enjoy peace, tranquility and good-natured fun. Bryan

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David. Congratulations on two fronts. First, you are moving on to greener pastures - including at home! Second, you have spun the world. The world is different because you tenaciously took on the most difficult assignments with an endearing combination of seriousness, intelligence, and humor.  I'll miss you. May you enjoy peace, tranquility and good-natured fun. Bryan

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A Kunduz farmer is trained in the proper harvesting of cucumbers.

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I miss the hell out of you already.  No one did more for the people of Afghanistan.  Be well brother and let's keep in touch.

Cheers,
Loren