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And why did the human cross the river?

Posted by: Vicky Seymour, Posted on: 30 June 2011 - Categories: Democratic Republic of Congo, Infrastructure

Well, also to get to the other side. The challenges of building roads that spring to mind tend to be things like the topography of the area in which you’re trying to build, the density of the population, and the …

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Leaving Afghanistan…

Posted by: Carrie, Posted on: 30 June 2011 - Categories: Afghanistan

Last week I left Afghanistan for good. When I said goodbye to our local staff member in Helmand he asked "will we see you again in Helmand Province?" "Probably not," I replied. After making Afghanistan my home for the last …

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Roads work

Posted by: Carrie, Posted on: 15 December 2010 - Categories: Afghanistan, Infrastructure

Last week, because of the weather, you may have had to walk to work. But when you get into your car most mornings you probably don't think twice about the journey ahead. Roads are built and maintained in the UK …

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