PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

599404

Primary Business Area

Sustainable Business Advisory

Disclosure Date

Aug 15, 2013

Country

Afghanistan

Region

Middle East

IFC Approval Date

Apr 9, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,145,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated Start Date

Apr 1, 2013

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2016

Project Description

The project will develop the managerial capacities of both small and medium enterprises and rural micro-enterprises in Afghanistan by using IFC's Business Edge (BE) products. The project will identify and build the capacity of local training providers in n remote geographical locations and train new trainers to deliver BE training; localize and translate the relevant BE trainer manuals and workbooks into Dari/Pashto and develop new content for micro-entrepreneurs and farmers in key topic areas; and stimulate market demand by creating awareness of the benefits of management training.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation