Economy

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  Economy

  2020-11-23

  Government development projects give Herat residents hope for future

  Roadwork and other rehabilitation projects in Herat Province provide jobs for thousands of residents and improve the appearance of the provincial capital.

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  Economy

  2020-11-13

  Government-backed horticulture project creates jobs for thousands of women in Balkh

  The National Horticulture and Livestock Project seeks to build women's capacity, empower them economically, expand their access to social activities and increase vegetable production.

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  Economy

  2020-10-29

  Afghan delegation explores trade opportunities in Pakistan

  The Pakistan-Afghanistan Investment and Trade Forum 2020 in Islamabad helped solidify the bonds of peace and development between the two countries.

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  Economy

  2020-10-27

  Donated equipment empowers Nangarhar farmers to become self sufficient

  Equipment provided by Nangarhar authorities with funds from the United States is aimed at enabling local farmers to produce high-quality products and increase their income.

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  Economy

  2020-09-14

  Tehran's dumping policies force 8 Herat factories to close

  The Iranian regime is flooding Afghanistan with cheap, low-quality goods to force factories to close.

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  Economy

  2020-09-11

  Development projects in Takhar improve access to public services

  Local residents expect an increase in such programmes if the Afghan government and the Taliban reach a peace deal.

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  Economy

  2020-09-09

  Ceasefire, peace talks poised to increase development projects in Kunduz

  International donors and development organisations have pledged to accelerate projects in Kunduz Province if intra-Afghan peace talks are successful, local officials say.

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  Economy

  2020-09-07

  Alternative livelihood projects aim to prevent jobless Afghans from turning to poppy fields

  Crushed by the coronavirus lockdown and job losses, some Afghans are harvesting opium for quick cash -- but the Afghan government has a plan in place to provide alternative sources of income.

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  Economy

  2020-08-20

  Badakhshan sees spike in tourism amid improved security

  Local residents are the biggest beneficiaries from the resurgence of visitors to the region, officials say.

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  Economy

  2020-08-19

  Afghan government to build 4,400 raisin houses to boost exports, create jobs

  The project will help farmers in 10 provinces increase the quality and quantity of their yields and create a path for the export of 70,000 tonnes of raisins per year.