Technical Consultancy to Support Private Sector Mapping in Afghanistan 21 May 2025

Project Name: Technical Consultancy to Support Private Sector Mapping in Afghanistan

Country: Afghanistan

Start Date: 10-2024

Completion Date: 05-2025

Client Name: UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development

Project Details:

This report is a product of UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD). The aim of the report is to support the Doha III process by strengthening the Private Sector Working Group and its subgroups for more coordinated private sector development.

The report assesses the current economic landscape of Afghanistan, focusing on identifying key private sector dynamics, performance issues, business climate challenges, and, most importantly, opportunities for new private sector investments. The methodology deployed for this study includes site visits, online and face-to-face interviews, desk research, and thorough analysis of private-sector data such as sectoral trade, investment, and employment patterns. The mapping exercise aimed to engage key stakeholders, including business owners, investors, policymakers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure a holistic understanding of the private sector landscape.

Final report has not been disclosed by the client, to access table of contents click here.