Afghanistan, Nov. 19 -- The UNDP and Japan have launched a two-year, $5.6 million project to support Afghan women's businesses, offering loans, training, and infrastructure development in border areas.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japanese government have launched a two-year project aimed at boosting the economic opportunities of women in Afghanistan's border regions, with a focus on supporting women-owned businesses. The $5.6 million initiative seeks to strengthen women's participation in the local economy, addressing both the economic and infrastructural challenges they face.
The project, which was formally announced on November 18, will provide support to at least 2,100 small and medium-sized enterprises (SME...