Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good afternoon. I attentively read the report on the consolidation of community peace in Afghanistan. Oxfam began to operate in Afghanistan more than 20 years ago. I also see that you recently made a survey on security by consulting 500 persons in 6 provinces. This is probably what gives rise to what you are now proposing in the way of setting up a national strategy. You also refer to the fact that the NGOs currently on the ground have already launched peace-building programs in various places, two of which are located in Afghanistan.
I'd like to know how society participates in this kind of program. We intend to prepare this society to restore its own order, as a stakeholder in the settlement of various conflicts. How can the Canadian government intervene? Earlier, you mentioned transparency, and I would like you to elaborate on that subject. Funding is also an issue. I think that an increase in financial humanitarian aid could pave the way to programs like this one and be helpful to peace-building.
I have put many questions to you. I will let you answer them one by one.