• Provided technical and transaction advisory services in the Central Partnership Authority (APA).
• Developed the unsolicited proposal guideline and co-financed the PPP information disclosure portal for transparency.
• Organized an investment roadshow in Dubai (September 2020), presenting 16 bankable projects and receiving 15 expressions of interest (EoIs).

Outcome: Improved investment facilitation and fostered structured collaboration, resulting in better resource utilization and increased interest in bankable projects.

• Conducted 13 PPD sessions with 1,100 participants nationwide, bridging gaps between government and private sector.
• Identified 102 business barriers, presented to the government for the Private Sector Development Plan (NPP).
• Coordinated Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) for effective dialogue.
• Prepared advocacy materials and position papers to support policy dialogue.
• Organized discussions and tracked progress on critical business reforms.

Outcome: Enhanced communication and collaboration, leading to actionable reforms easing business processes.

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• Established the One-Stop Shop MIS at the Afghanistan Central Business Registry (ACBR).
• Trained 236 judicial officials in 20 commercial dispute resolution areas across 8 zones.
• Launched an online portal for commercial cases to enhance transparency.
• Developed an electronic Certificate of Origin system at ACCI for trade transparency.
• Supported the Afghanistan Centre for Dispute Resolution (ACDR) in publishing arbitration rules.
• Provided technical support for trade policy reforms and revised APTTA to address export constraints.
• Collected trade transit data at 5 cross-border posts for policy reform evidence.

Outcome: Strengthened legal and institutional frameworks for investment and trade, ensuring transparency and streamlined processes.

• Delivered training to new chambers, including ACIM, ACAL, and ACCS.
• Supported chambers in engaging with the government to address trade and investment barriers.

Outcome: Enhanced chamber capacity to advocate for members, promoting private sector-led growth.

• Conducted market-driven skills training for women entrepreneurs in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, and Kandahar.
• Provided technical training to 151 women-led ventures, direct financial support ($800-$500) to 40 businesses, and facilitated job creation for 317 individuals.
• Assisted AWCCI in assessing women-owned businesses and developing a database of women entrepreneurs.

Outcome: Empowered women entrepreneurs, improved market participation, and created sustainable livelihoods.

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