Modern Farming Boosts Production in Afghanistan’s Khost Province Farmers in southeastern Khost Province are adopting modern agricultural methods to increase farm yields and raise their earnings. They are benefiting from a national which is working to increase horticultural production and productivity across Afghanistan.
Improving Irrigation and Water Supply Helps Tajikistan’s Poorest Communities With the overall goal of improving food security for Tajikistan’s most vulnerable communities, the World Bank launched in 2013 the Second Public Employment for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resources Management Project.
How do deepening global, regional value chains affect national export performance? Deepening global value chains have underpinned international trade growth in recent decades. This has also been supported by major developing economies’ incorporation into global trade mechanisms under the World Trade Organization system, and by the advancement of mass transportation through container logistics.
We need to lower health risks in SEZs. Here’s one way. Assessing health impacts in special economic zones mitigates potential risks and enhances benefits for workers and their families.
Afghanistan: Improved Roads Connect People to Opportunities and Services in Khost Province The reconstruction was undertaken by the Afghanistan Rural Access Project, which aims to benefit rural communities by improving access to basic services and facilities through all-weather roads.
Toward a New Partnership: Georgian Voices The new World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Georgia will support the country in its efforts to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in a sustainable manner.
Afghanistan: New Farming Practices Bear Fruit in Kandahar Province Target farmers in Kandahar Province are putting into practice new agriculture methods and seeing the fruits of their labor.This is the result of technical training sessions on horticulture provided by the National Horticulture and Livestock Project, which aims to increase horticultural output and productivity across the country.
[Project Results] Azerbaijan: Shah Deniz Gas Field Expansion This project involves a $500 million direct nonsovereign loan and a $500 million partial credit guarantee with a sovereign guarantee that would help the government to continue the development of one of its largest revenue-generating assets in challenging times globally for oil and gas investments.
Access to All-Weather Road Allows Afghan Valley Residents to Flourish The rehabilitation of a major rural road has opened up a valley in Panjshir Province, giving inhabitants greater access to markets, health facilities, schools, and travel.
Tourism: Georgian youth’s big hope for the future If the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, Georgian youth will have a reason to stay in their regions, or even return to them from Tbilisi.
