New Food Testing Laboratory Will Reduce Customs Delays

A cutting-edge food-testing laboratory, the second of its kind in Afghanistan, was inaugurated today in Jalalabad. The laboratory will provide examination services to local producers and to traders importing food items via the Torkham border, resulting in reduced costs and quicker processing.

Laghman Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale Martket Opened

The Laghman Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market, built with support from USAID, opened today in Mehtarlam, the provincial capital of Laghman. The new market brings together 72 wholesalers and dozens of farmers, transporters, and laborers for doing business. The market serves as a hub for a variety of fruit, vegetables, and ...

Bridge and MHP projects completed in Achin District of Nangarhar

Mamand bridge and Koshtal MHP projects were completed by USAID's IDEA-NEW project in Achin district of Nangarhar province and handed over to the community. The 50 meters long and 6 meters wide bridge connects 25 villages of Achin district to the main Mamand road, serving over 4000 families. The Koshtal MHP generates up to 100 ...

Wool-spinning training completed in five northern provinces

In a six-month period, 500 women were trained in wool-spinning throughout Balkh, Faryab, Jawzjan, Faryab and Sare-pul provinces. Upon completion, the participants received a spinning wheel, a chair and five kilograms of wool that can help them independently produce woolen thread for the local market. Women trained through this ...