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Laghman

Capital Mihtarlam
Population 397,000
Area 3,843  km²

The province of Laghman comprises a Dari- and Pashto-speaking Pashtun majority, with Kochi nomads bringing their herds to graze in the winter months. While much of the province’s economy was destroyed during the war with the Soviet Union, the region continues to host both agricultural and mining activities. The paved Jalalabad Highway connects the province to major commercial centers, which has recently boosted the economy. While most of the area lacks a modern infrastructure, hydro-electric stations provide electricity to approximately half the population.

Afghanistan's Provinces

Map of Afghanistan highlighting Laghman province


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Announcements

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Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.

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Replanting forests is essential to improving environmental conditions such as air and soil quality.

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Laghman Province, Afghanistan  | Thursday, January 15, 2009
Afghan Construction Firm Improves Local Road and Infrastructure
Woman-owned company repairs road in Laghman Province.



Press Releases

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Wednesday, March 04, 2009
1.2 Million Trees Planted in Eastern Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Alternative Development Brings Positive Returns
Poppy-free provinces increase from 13 to 18 as farmers embrace alternative development

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, August 26, 2008
برنامه های انکشاف بدیل عامل تغیرات مثبت د
درنتیجه توصل دهاقین به برنامه های انکشاف بدیل، تعداد ولایات که کشت خاشخاش در آن از بین رفته، از 13 ولایت به 18 ولایت افزایش یافته است

Ongoing Activities

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Education

Health

Infrastructure

Provincial Reconstruction Teams


Completed Activities

Alternative Development

Democracy & Governance

Economic Growth

Education

Health

Infrastructure

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