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13th Annual Business Matchmaking Conference held in D.C.
The 13th Annual Business Matchmaking Conference was organized by the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) from April 24-26, 2018 in Washington DC. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani addressed the conference in a video message followed by a number of addresses including
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President Ghani highlights Afghanistan’s investment opportunities in Singapore
Addressing a meeting with entrepreneurs from various sectors in Singapore, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani briefed the participants on the investment opportunities in Afghanistan and said the world should not focus on Afghanistan’s wars only. He said increase in domestic income
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Alokozay company to invest $350mn in six factories in Afghanistan
Alokozay Group of Companies, one of the leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in the world, received 144 acres of land from the Afghan government to construct six factories at a total cost of USD 350mn. An agreement to
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AISA slams government for failing to boost investment
The Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) have slammed the government for failing to remove the obstacles facing investment in the country. Addressing a press conference in Kabul on Tuesday, AISA chief Mohammad Qurban Haqjo said the government did not take
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Investment falls by 29% in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) announced on Wednesday that investment in Afghanistan has declined by 29% in the past 9 months of the current fiscal year and investment has been on a free-fall since 2011. Addressing a press conference,
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Afghan envoy invites Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Ambassador to India Shaida Mohammad Abdali invited Indian entrepreneurs and businessmen to invest in Afghanistan. Abdali attended the Assam International Trade and Industrial Fair (AITIF) at Jorhat, in eastern Assam on Friday and spoke about availability of business opportunities
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Investment Promotion Conference on PPP in the Hospital Sector Held in Kabul
Afghan Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in association with Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) and Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) held an investment promotion conference on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the hospital sector here in Kabul on
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Solar experts call for investments in Afghanistan’s solar power
A number of solar power analysts have called on the government and private sector to enhance investment in Afghanistan’s solar power sectors. Having 300 days of sunlight, Afghanistan exhibits a strong potential for solar power. Experts believe Afghanistan has the
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Solar experts call for investments in Afghanistan's solar power
A number of solar power analysts have called on the government and private sector to enhance investment in Afghanistan’s solar power sectors. Having 300 days of sunlight, Afghanistan exhibits a strong potential for solar power. Experts believe Afghanistan has the
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Afghan Mines Minister heads off to Azerbaijan
Afghan Mines Minister Waheedullah Shahrani has headed off to Azerbaijan to meet with the Minister of Industries and Energy. The parties will discuss possible investment opportunities in the petroleum and mines sector of Afghanistan. Shahrani’s visit comes after a delegation
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Chevrolet and Ford Vehicles to Expand their Activities in Afghanistan
By Mohammad Naeem: The distributor of American vehicles, Chevrolet and Ford, has announced that they will expand their business in Afghanistan. Officials from this company say that they understand the importance of investment in Afghanistan and try to expand their
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Afghanistan announces new incentives for investors
By Ahmadshah Ghanizada-The government of Afghanistan on Sunday announced a new package of incentives in a bid to attract foreign investment in the country as the NATO-led coalition security forces are preparing to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan by
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Afghan traders ready to participate in the “Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference”
Afghan traders have expressed their readiness to participate in the 9th Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference that is due to be held in November this year in Washington D.C. The Conference is aimed at exploring business opportunities in Afghanistan, providing networking
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Finance Ministry’s new efforts towards enhancing investment in Afghanistan
Finance Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal discussed the policy draft on how to encourage investment with the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. Attracting investment, preventing capital flight, creating more jobs and lessening people’s concerns about the economic slowdown are the main
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Investment opportunities in Ghazni are not used
Lack of security and government’s support for the private sector in Ghazni are cited as the hindrances that prevent the growth of investment and trade in the province. Director of Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Ghazni Abdul Mateen Qalandari
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Ban Ki-moon underscores employment opportunities for Afghans
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon once again called on the international community to ensure availability of livelihood opportunities and availability of sustainable employment for Afghans, as the foreign forces are set to leave the country. He warned of the economic consequences
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The Afghanistan Summit III to be held in Dubai
CWI Summits is the market leader in providing business summits to developing/emerging nations. Our team of experts excel in producing world-class events, bringing public-sector stakeholders together with senior private-sector representatives from across the globe. CWI Summits’ partnerships with government cabinets
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Afghanistan must tackle corruption to entice investors
A senior American official, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake, urged the Afghan government to open up its economies to woo foreign-direct investments from the US by ensuring good governance devoid of corruption. As the US
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Kazakhstan to invest in Afghanistan
Kazakhstan announced their preparedness to invest in the infrastructure and extraction of natural resources in Herat province. Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Agybai Smagulov, during his visit to Herat, said Herat offers the most suitable conditions in terms of security for
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