Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative – South / Kandahar Orchard Project, 2007-09

Larry BradshawAfghanistan, Middle East and Asia

The project contributed to the economic reconstruction of Afghanistan objective, in Kandahar province, by providing technical assistance to producers and traders in good post-harvest practices, product handling, logistics, and marketing of the commodities for which the Kandahar province has a tradition and potential significant competitive advantage: dried and fresh fruits, nuts, and cumin. This project increased the capacity of Kandahar …

Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative – South / Kandahar Orchard Project, 2009-10 | The United Kingdom and the Netherlands

Larry BradshawAfghanistan, Middle East and Asia, Netherlands, United Kingdom

The project is designed to build confidence and trust between the Government of Afghanistan and communities through the identification and implementation of small community improvement projects in unstable areas of Afghanistan. FAF Developments conducted market assessments in these markets for fresh, dried and processed fruit and vegetables.

Afghanistan Fruit Input Supply & By-Product Feasibilities Studies, 2009

Larry BradshawAfghanistan, Middle East and Asia

The Fruit Import Supply Feasibility Study evaluated the feasibility of utilizing FSC (Farm Service Centers) or other locations as collection points for farmer’s fruits, for supply to the Kabul Fruit Juice Factory. This study determined the feasibility and analyzes the financial ramification of utilizing the FSCs, or multiple locations, as collection points for farmer’s fruits for supply to the juice …