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Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in Iraq have made significant progress since they were established in 2006. By working with Provincial Governments to develop their ability to deliver essential services to Iraqi citizens, PRTs have helped extend the reach of the Iraqi Government in key provinces.
In partnership with the Iraqi Provincial Councils, the PRTs have co-ordinated reconstruction programmes in every province, to help ensure that a range of civilian and military and organisations are working to one Provincial Development Strategy.
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The remit of provincial reconstruction teams in Iraq is to co-ordinate international support for provincial development including civil development and reconstruction assistance; development of the capacity of the Provincial Government; and to help develop the rule of law and infrastructure.