U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Hoyt, center, a native of Phoenix,

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Hoyt, center, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team commander, answers a participant’s question during a lecture at the Paktika PRT-sponsored provincial and district line director and sub-governor training at the governor’s compound in the provincial capital of Sharana, Oct. 11. Approximately 50 provincial and district leaders from throughout Paktika province met over a three-day period to discuss strategic planning, budgeting and various ways in which to identify the true needs of their constituents. The training also introduced the concept of the People’s Development Fund, a new initiative designed to help Afghan officials better manage their resources and expectations. The event was the second in a scheduled multi-phased training plan to help promote development and good governance in the province located in southeast Afghanistan. The Paktika PRT is a joint team whose mission is to help legitimize the government of Afghanistan through development, governance and agricultural initiatives.