Özet:

This study was conducted to assess the achievements and failures of the foreign funded projects conducted in Khyber Agency. The data was collected from the donors’ websites, office files and newspaper articles and through interviews from the beneficiaries of the project. The findings of the study show that these projects have benefited the community in a variety of ways. The people have been helped in livestock and agriculture sectors which in turn have boosted the economic activities resulting in the ultimate restitution of the livelihood of the community. The findings also show that the limited economic opportunities in the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) have forced the local people, especially young men, to join either militant groups or indulge in illicit trades which offer good financial incentives. Thus, the creation of employment and other alternative livelihood options through the market-led agriculture and livestock are critical for the stabilization of the NMDs. The findings also reveal the fact that the precarious situation, threats from the non-state actors, and the intervention of the local landlords and some governmental departments hinder the smooth operation of these projects. In the light of the data analysis, the researcher recommends that more funds should be allocated for agriculture, rehabilitation, energy, infrastructure and health sectors. The monitoring system should be upgraded, the community should be directly involved and the participation of the governmental personnel and departments should be minimized.

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