| Target | Russia makes progress toward fulfillment of remaining Istanbul commitments, allowing for U.S. ratification and, after all other CFE states ratify, entry into force of the Adapted CFE Treaty. |
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| Result | On May 30, 2005, Russia and Georgia agreed on a timeline for Russia to withdraw from two of its bases in Georgia and identified an initial step toward resolving the status of the Russian presence at a third base. NATO Allies agreed that while this constitutes important progress toward meeting the Istanbul commitments on Georgia, follow-on steps are needed. No progress to report yet this fiscal year regarding the Russian commitment to withdraw from Moldova. |
| Impact | While the continuing inability to begin the process of achieving entry into force of the Adapted CFE Treaty does not materially affect U.S. security, it is a growing irritant in U.S. and NATO relations with Russia. Russia's failure to implement its Istanbul commitments raises questions about Russian motivations regarding Georgia and Moldova. Failure to achieve entry into force of the Adapted Treaty could undermine the confidence and stability gained by the 1990 CFE Treaty. |
| Reason for Shortfall | Russia has yet to make the political decisions necessary to withdraw forces from Moldova. |
| Steps to Improve | The U.S. and NATO will continue to press Russia to implement its Istanbul commitments. The 2006 CFE Review Conference will provide a special occasion for applying such pressure. |
| Target | 50% |
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| Result | 10% |
| Impact | The amount of time it takes WHA and USAID to obligate funds once line item allocations have been received determines when ESF programs can be implemented. The sooner WHA is able to obligate funds, the faster the region will benefit from these programs. |
| Reason for Shortfall | The target was not met until the sixth month after receipt of line item allocations due to the late issuance of new funding guidance and submission formats. |
| Steps to Improve | This situation was unique and due to circumstances beyond WHA's control. |
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1 Moved in FY 2005 from Chapter Eight, "Economic Prosperity," Performance Goal 1, Indicator #5. The focus of projects covered under this indicator now primarily fall under democracy and human rights rather than economic development. (back to text) | |
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| Impact | Vendor request for delay under negotiation. Now that the pilot has been postponed, the likely outcome is that completion of the Phase 1A Beta Solution schedule will be extended into FY 2006. However, due to SMART's firm fixed price, performance-based contract, no additional financial resources are required. |
| Reason for Shortfall | In November FY 2005, the system integrator requested an additional three-month delay in order to address system stability and functionality issues identified during a usability dry run. In March FY 2005, the system integrator named a new Program Manager for SMART, and an internal program review was initiated. In May FY 2005, the system integrator requested an additional 45-day delay in order to complete its re-planning effort, and develop and submit a proposal for the completion of Phase 1A. |
| Steps to Improve | Negotiations for the modification of the SMART contract are currently underway. |
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