AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoManufacturing: Power shortages have shut more than two-thirds of Kandahar’s roughly 400 factories, industrialists say. Those still operating face limited production, high input costs and weak markets. Investment: Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan–America Joint Chamber discussed expanding trade and investment, including potential projects in refining, mineral processing and manufacturing. Regional Trade: Afghanistan and Iran signed 28 trade agreements worth $451.8 million, as officials also discussed expanding energy and trade cooperation. Small Business: Women entrepreneurs in Kabul report falling sales and rising costs, with Taliban restrictions adding to pressure on their businesses. Household Demand: The World Food Programme says Afghan workers’ purchasing power has fallen 25% over the past year as jobs decline and food prices rise.
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