A Brief Overview of the Efforts of the Islamic Emirate in the Energy, Water Management, Infrastructure, and Transport Sectors

 

The sectors of energy, water management, infrastructure, and transport have the potential to significantly expand the country’s industry, agriculture, and trade. Recognizing this importance, the Islamic Emirate has prioritized these sectors. During the current Solar year )1403(, the Islamic Emirate has launched several projects in the energy sector, particularly focusing on solar energy and electricity generation from gas. Energy production is essential for Afghanistan, as the country is dependent on other nations for energy. Through these projects, the Islamic Emirate aims to meet domestic energy needs and accelerate economic growth.

Energy Sector Projects Launched in the Solar Year 1403:

No.	Project	Launch Date (Solar Year)
1	Expansion of Kabul's Arghandi Substation	7/4/1403
2	22.75-Megawatt Solar Power	17/7/1403
3	Gas Extraction from Toti Maidan	19/7/1403
4	Initiation of the TAPI Project within Afghanistan's Borders	21/6/1403

Water management and the provision of water for agricultural lands are among the Islamic Emirate’s top priorities, and substantial steps have been taken in this regard. The Islamic Emirate has assessed major and medium-sized dams nationwide that had either been incomplete or had yet to be started. Comprehensive work plans have been developed to complete these dams, and during this solar year, work on the Pashdan Dam in Herat, the Palatuni Dam in Paktika, and the Agha Jan Dam in Uruzgan was initiated. Additionally, the Omari Dam in Zabul was inaugurated for use.

Water Management Sector Projects Launched in the Solar Year 1403:

No.	Project	Launch Date (Solar Year)
1	Pashdan Dam	9/2/1403
2	Palatuni Dam	30/5/1403
3	Agha Jan Dam	7/7/1403

Infrastructure is a vital element for Afghanistan's economic growth and development. The Islamic Emirate has accelerated efforts to invest in infrastructure, creating a favorable environment for domestic and foreign investment by formulating laws and procedures, reducing taxes, enhancing cooperation with the private sector, and ensuring comprehensive security. The Islamic Emirate has reviewed existing infrastructure and begun practical work on new projects, creating an unprecedentedly favorable environment for investment in this area.

Infrastructure Sector Projects Launched in the Solar Year 1403:

No.	Project	Launch Date (Solar Year)
1	Nila Bagh Residential Project	19/1/1403
2	Standard Waiting Lounge at Kabul International Airport	4/5/1403
3	Installation of Electronic Scanners at 12 Customs Ports	6/5/1403

The transport sector plays a crucial role as a foundational sector in the country’s economic growth and can significantly advance this area. With this perspective, the Islamic Emirate has made the transport sector one of its priorities. Key objectives include providing effective, safe, and standard transportation services, strengthening transportation links with neighboring and regional countries, establishing transparent and accountable systems, enabling private investment, expanding public transport infrastructure, and creating conditions for fundamental reforms in this sector’s administrative structure.

Transport Sector Projects Launched in the Solar Year 1403:

No.	Project	Launch Date (Solar Year)
1	Second Part of the Fourth Segment of Khaf-Herat Railway	9/1/1403
2	Second Lot of Khairkhana Kotal Road	8/2/1403
3	First Segment of the Road Extended from Shaheed Square to Qasaba	8/2/1403
4	Road from Airport Square to Customs Office	8/2/1403
5	Herat-Ghor Road	10/2/1403
6	Road Extended to the Mes Aynak Project	3/5/1403
7	Second Lane of the Kabul-Ghazni Road	20/6/1403
8	Kabul-Jalalabad Second Road	5/8/1403

With the completion of these projects, Afghanistan will experience progress in areas like energy, agriculture, trade, industry, and similar sectors. Additionally, during the project implementation and after the completion of these projects, direct and indirect employment opportunities will be created for tens of thousands of citizens.