Peace Dividend Marketplace - Afghanistan :: Buy Local, Build Afghanistan

Our Afghanistan Marketplace project has created and sustained approximately 118,000 jobs since 2006.  As far as aid effectiveness goes, that’s the equivalent of less than $130 of taxpayers’ money for every job created.  No other project or development program worldwide has been so... Read more

PDM-A organized and conducted a B2B Event on December 27, 2011 to accommodate the agribusinesses from Helmand province and Kabul. The session included companies from Helmand and organizations from Kabul who shared views on current business opportunities and problems and the need for cooperation with each other. The ultimate purpose of the event was to create long-term relationships between Helmandi and Kabuli businesses.

Helmand province is steadily changing for the better. New businesses and educational institutions are paving the way to a stronger marketplace and increased chances for better livelihoods. The province has a welcoming business climate, particularly for young entrepreneurs. There are many new companies that package and brand agricultural products. By visiting Helmand, one can see a great hope for future opportunities in the... Read more