The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plans to plant various fruit orchards in eastern Nangarhar province in spring, an official said on Saturday. Officials say the gardens are being set up for farmers having land from…
The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to support peace process and enduring partnership with Afghanistan. USAID Acting Assistant Administrator Freeman Mission Director Dooley-Jones sat down with the Afghan press to discuss…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for Afghanistan says their assistance with the war-torn country would continue beyond a peace agreement. Dr. Tina Dooley-Jones, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, said her…
KABUL’s agriculture sector. The US agencies pledged support in capacity building, creation of quality labs and production in compliance with international traded standards. The commitment was made during an on line event attended by Agriculture Minister Anwar ul Haq…
KABUL) has concluded a ten-year program aimed at improving livelihoods for Afghan farmers and boosting high-value fruit and nut exports, a statement said on Wednesday. The USAID Commercial Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing Program (CHAMP) was launched in 2010 at a…
KABUL, a statement says on Monday. The joint effort would expedite the safe transit of cargo trucks, which declined from an average of 150 per day before COVID-19 to 100 per week. USAID and Harakat would revamp disinfection of vehicles…
KABUL’s Women in Commercial Banking (WICB) program during an official ceremony, a statement said. The event was attended by the Executive Directors of the Afghanistan Banks Association, the Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Microfinance Association, and representatives…
Representatives from the US and Afghan governments as well as the international community commemorated Landmine Awareness Day in Kabul on Thursday. To mark the day, Deputy Minister for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs Mohammed Qaseem Haidari and Heidi…
KABUL. A variety of businesses from Herat, as well as from six other western provinces, the event offers business-to-business networking and an open day for consumers to visit the exhibition. Participating businesses will identify customers, suppliers, and contractors, as well…
KABUL in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province, to raise awareness about agricultural credit. One of the most difficult challenges for female farmers and women who operate agriculture is access to credit. In addition, many women often do not…
KABUL in Government (WIG) project, 300 female interns completed the projects’ year-long internship program, according to a statement on Tuesday. Promote’s internship programs equip qualified Afghan women with the knowledge and experience to join the Afghan civil service, the USAID…
KABUL in Government (WIG) programme and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs jointly observed the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, a statement from the USAID said on Monday. The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign from…
KABUL), have launched the “Professionalism in the Workplace” e-Learning video, according to a statement on Monday. The video would serve as a standard training tool for government workers who are responsible for workplace gender equality, professional communication, and anti-harassment, the…
Hundreds of female interns graduated from a one-year civil service internship program and received government-issued certificates here on Tuesday. The US government’s Women), jointly hosted the graduation ceremony for the 300 graduating interns. A USAID statement said the…
KABUL International Trade and Investment Show” will kick-off in Mumbai, India next week with the aim to ensure more Afghans sell their products for good prices, the US Agency for International Development said on Thursday. USAID, healthcare and energy, .…
KABUL at the world’s largest food and beverage exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This year, 27 Afghan exhibitors are participating in the expo, which runs through February 22, to promote their products and sign deals with buyers, according to…
KABUL (AUAF) in Kabul on Wednesday. US Ambassador John R. Bass, USAID’s dormitory constructed with support from USAID’s Promote Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment program. A USAID statement said the new facility was designed to increase female attendance at AUAF…
KABUL said on Thursday, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) intended to increase further over the coming months, a statement from USAID said. It would nearly double Ghazni’s locally-generated capacity and would supply about 7,500 existing connections. On January 4, President…
Kabul has said. These degree programs were launched with support USAID’s University Support and Workforce Development Program (USWDP). USWDP partners, the University of Massachusetts and Purdue University collaborated with Herat University to develop these degrees to internationally acceptable standards, the…
KABUL said. The call centre’s inauguration was attended by deputy finance minister Najeebullah Wardak, representatives of private sector, international donors and employees of Revenue Department and media during a press conference here. Taxpayers’ problems, complaints and suggestions will be heard…
A 10-megawatt solar power plant, the first of its capacity in Afghanistan, is now under construction near the southern city of Kandahar, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said on Sunday. A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the…
