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Nangarhar

Capital Jalalabad
Population 1,334,000
Area 7,727  km²

Located in eastern Afghanistan, densely populated Nangarhar is rich in natural resources, including high-quality marble, an abundance of forests and substantial water resources. Nangarhar was a center of opium production until 2005 when the Afghan government launched a major eradication initiative. The province now provides significant amounts of grains, fruits, and vegetables throughout the country. Nangarhar has a majority Pashtun population and a nomadic Kuchi minority. Jalalabad, the capital city, has several functioning educational institutions and receives some electricity from the nearby Darunta dam.

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 Map of Afghanistan highlighting Nangarhar province

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Announcements

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Thursday, October 15, 2009
Women-owned Dairy Processing Centers Create Economic Opportunities
Seven dairy centers are self-sustainable in eastern Afghanistan.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Women-owned Greenhouses Thrive
Women owners of sustainable greenhouses receive training.

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Improving Urban Water Supply and Sanitation
USAID signs an $800,000 grant agreement to support water infrastructure rehabilitation.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Saturday, August 15, 2009
First Potato Chips Produced in Eastern Afghanistan

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Saturday, August 15, 2009
Humanities Lesson Plan Training Guides Teachers and Students
Training will reach more than 13,200 middle and upper school teachers by September 2009.

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Friday, July 31, 2009
2,000 Laptop Computers Placed in Kabul Schools
One Laptop per Child Program reaches students in grades four through six.


Press Releases

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Monday, July 13, 2009
Afghanistan Central Business Registry Opens in Jalalabad

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Monday, July 13, 2009
اداره مرکزی ثبت تجارت افغانستان در شهر جلال آباد افتتاح گردید

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Thursday, June 11, 2009
Nangarhar Public University Graduates 80 Business Administration Students

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Saturday, April 25, 2009
First Honey Processing and Packaging Facility in Eastern Afghanistan Opens

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Wednesday, March 04, 2009
1.2 Million Trees Planted in Eastern Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, February 10, 2009
One Laptop per Child Program to be Launched in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, February 10, 2009
برنامۀ یک لپ تاپ برای هر طفل در افغانستان راه اندازی میشود

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Sunday, November 09, 2008
Judges Receive Criminal Justice Training as Part of Military’s District-Level Rule of Law Efforts
Twenty judges from across Afghanistan complete criminal justice training.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Saturday, October 25, 2008
Regional Fair promotes agro-industry, trade
150 vendors sell their goods at the Jalalabad Agro-Industrial Trade Fair

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

Sheik Mesri New Township, Nangarhar, Afghanistan  | Monday, May 05, 2008
Road Will Link Sheik Mesri New Township with Jalalabad Bypass Road
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Kabul, Afghanistan  | Thursday, March 13, 2008
First Business Directory for Nangarhar Province Developed with USAID’s Assistance
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Kabul, Afghanistan  | Thursday, March 13, 2008
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Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, March 11, 2008
First Eastern Region Plastic Recycling Factory Starts Production
The Shaharyar Plastic Recycling Factory opens in Jalalabad.

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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Kabul, Afghanistan  | Thursday, November 01, 2007
USAID partners with Roshan to create jobs for over 1,000 women
USAID, Roshan partnership creates innovative approach to economic and social development

JALALABAD, NANGARHAR, AFGHANISTAN  | Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Traders Explore New Trade Routes
USAID is assisting Afghan traders to explore new trade routes with the international markets

JALALABAD, NANGARHAR, AFGHANISTAN  | Tuesday, August 28, 2007
تجاران روش های جدید تجارتی را انکشاف می دهند
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Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Monday, March 12, 2007
Main Road Improvement Begins in Kama District of Nangarhar
New road helps to facilitate access to basic health and education services for 130,000 inhabitants.

Nangarhar Province  | Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Khogaini Farm to Market Road Rehabilitated
On May 10, 2006 government officials and community elders publicly opened the 21.25 km farm to market road in Khogyani District of Nangarhar province.


Speeches

Jalalabad, Afghanistan  | Monday, July 13, 2009
Opening of Afghanistan Central Business Registry Branch Office in Jalalabad
Remarks by Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne, Coordinating Director for Development and Economic Affairs

Ongoing Activities

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