Alternative Livelihoods Program/Northern Region (ALP/N)

The Alternative Livelihoods Project/North (ALP/N), implemented by the Planning and Development Collaborative (PADCO), is designed to shift the region’s economy from illicit to licit production through assistance to current and potential opium poppy producers and communities. In FY 07, ALP/N will continue work through three main components: cash-for-work, formation of and support for sustainable enterprises (on-farm production, agro-processing businesses, and marketing support), and enhancing the investment environment in targeted areas with improved infrastructure (roads, bridges, irrigation systems, private/public institutional support and capacity building, and business services). PADCO provides services through a series of subcontract mechanisms to both local and international organizations. To increase the region’s productivity and promote equality, ALP/N gives special consideration to including women in project activities. By providing opportunities to increase income from licit activities, ALP/N helps the Government of Afghanistan meet its goal of reducing and eventually eliminating opium poppy production, processing, and trafficking.

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