The aim of this program is to provide the Federal Government with "timely, credible, unbiased insight and the technical leadership required to guide critical IT security decisions".90 The administration of CSE is the responsibility of the Deputy Minister of National Defence, while the agency’s policy and operations are the responsibility of the National Security Advisor.
The Afghan Government hereby commits itself to realising this shared vision of the future; the international community, in turn, commits itself to provide resources and support to realise that vision. Annex I of this Compact sets out detailed outcomes, benchmarks and timelines for delivery, consistent with the high-level goals set by the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS).