Resources for Buyers


  • Buyers, welcome to the Afghanistan Business Portal! Its purpose is to provide you with important information and resources that can connect you with capable local suppliers who can meet your operational requirements. By spending money locally, you will help build peace and stability in Afghanistan by creating jobs, generating revenue and developing the private sector.

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    Business Directory

    The business directory is Afghanistan's only online database of verified local businesses searchable by sector and location. It is regularly updated by PDT’s business verification team who conduct site visits to ensure that buyers have the most up-to-date information on qualified Afghan suppliers.

  • Business Matchmaking

    Business matchmaking services create linkages between local suppliers and international buyers operating in Afghanistan by helping procurement officers identify cost-competitive, high-quality products and services available in the Afghan marketplace.

  • Buyer Resources

    This page brings together different resources that PDM-A has put together to expand buyer knowledge of the local marketplace, as well as PDM-A services. It includes regional market information sheets, PDT’s quarterly newsletter, and various tip sheets to help buyer understand the goods and services available in the Afghan marketplace.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Here you can find answers to commonly asked questions about the Peace Dividend Marketplace Business Portal.

Private Sector Overview

PDM-A's services help Afghan Business Essentials (ABE) win numerous contracts

Afghan Business Essential (ABE) is a business support company that provides Human Resources (HR), logistics and management services to national and international organizations operating in Afghanistan.

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Afghan Business Conference 2

Due to the resounding success of the first event, in January 2010, PDM-A co-sponsored the second Helmand Afghan Business Conference. The aim of the conference was to show buyers the capabilities of Afghan suppliers operating in Helmand.

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