Dr. Ashraf Ghani is a selfless, audacious, impartial and inspirational leader who you can trust for your future. He runs for the job because he cares for your future and the country. You are at the core of his ambition to realize the vision of a independent, democratic, tolerant, diverse, harmonious Muslim society. In addition, he has extensive knowledge on post-conflict state-building combined with his hands on experience has given him the tools needed to lead Afghanistan away from the downward spiral of a worsening situation in the country. His leadership qualities combined with the effective tools to bring about change in the country is unmatched, and he is widely recognized as the most qualified candidate in the 2009 Presidential Elections.
Here are ten very important reasons why you should vote for Dr Ghani, if you care for your future and your children future:
1) PERSONAL INTEGRITY – Strongly demonstrated by his actions. Dr. Ghani was one of the first people to disclose his assets as a minister, worked without pay as a Finance Minister and has never been involved in corruption or committed war crimes.
2) VISION – A clear plan to reverse Afghanistan’s deterioration, bring stability and deliver services to all.
3) STABILITY – His plan to restore stability under the rule of law.
4) DELIVERANCE – His in depth understanding of the needs of Afghanistan and Afghans combined with the knowledge on what has to be done in order to meet these needs.
5) EMPHASIS ON HUMAN CAPITAL – He understands the crucial role all sections of the society, particularly the youth and women, must play in the rebuilding process. Recognition of the role of education, health and welfare (poverty and vulnerability reduction) in enabling everyone to perform their best in this task.
6) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER – His work within Afghanistan as well as in large international organizations has made him an internationally respected and well known leader
7) EXPERIENCE – His experience as a Finance Minister combined with his other experience have all added to his skills in administering large institutions and carrying out massive projects. A skill required from anyone who is to bring Afghanistan out of its current condition.
8) PATRIOTISM
9) NON-ALIGNMENT – He is not a member of any political party or faction of the society.
10) UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM – Dr. Ghani can harness the international system behind a positive agenda that will improve the lives of Afghans.
11) PASSION – During his time as a Finance Minister he worked 17 hours a day.
12) ABILITIES AS A PEACE MAKER
13) EMPHASIS ON RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRIES