Afghanistan

One of IFC's strategic priorities is strengthening its focus on frontier markets, including Afghanistan. IFC has a key role to play in meeting the financing needs of the private sector, as well as in addressing broader private sector development issues in the country. Drawing on the lessons learned from its previous work around the world, IFC is targeting a limited number of highly catalytic investments and advisory programs, including:

• Financial sector development
• Infrastructure development
• Enterprise development in key sectors such as agribusiness and construction to create employment and offer immediate opportunities to the country's population

Investments		Advisory Services
Since Afghanistan became a member of IFC in 1957, the Corporation has committed to investing about $58 million in mobile phone services, banking, microfinance, and a landmark hotel in Kabul. Learn more...		IFC Advisory Services in the Middle East and North Africa - PEP-MENA is engaged in advisory services projects in several areas. Learn more...
Doing Business in Afghanistan		The World Bank Group & Afghanistan
Our Doing Business indicators can inform you about starting a business in the country. Learn more...		Learn more about the World Bank Group's assistance to the country. Overview... Country Assistance Strategy... Data & Statistics...
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