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Afghanistan's Provinces
Balkh
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Mazari Sharif
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| Population |
1,145,000
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| Area |
17,249
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The ancient province of Balkh has been the center of a variety of religious traditions, from Zoroastrianism, Greek pantheism, and Hinduism to Buddhism and Islam. The bulk of province’s rural areas remain fertile, and the re-establishment of the tube-well irrigation system has revived Balkh’s agricultural market. The mainly Tajik population has a relatively high rate of literacy, and despite 30 years of war, the province has a substantial number of functioning hospitals, schools, and roads. The region has also greatly benefited from the establishment of micro-finance cooperatives and the development of robust legal and governance institutions.
Afghanistan's Provinces
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Announcements
Kabul, Afghanistan
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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.
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Afghanistan Central Business Registry Launched in Mazari Sharif
Business registration time reduced from two weeks to a few hours.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Improving Urban Water Supply and Sanitation
USAID signs an $800,000 grant agreement to support water infrastructure rehabilitation.
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Villagers Work Together to Stop Flooding
25 workers dug a 2,400-meter drainage ditch.
Sari Pul, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Teachers Learn Ways to Make Class Engaging
More than 38,000 primary school educators receive training on involving students in the learning process.
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Mazari Sharif International AgFair and Cashmere Exhibition Creates New Business Opportunities
27,500 members of the agricultural sector, business community, government, and international organizations attended.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Affordable Seeds and Fertilizer Reduce Afghanistan’s Food Crisis
Over 250,000 farmers benefit from high-quality agricultural supplies.
Press Releases
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
دفتر مرکزی ثبت اسناد تجارتی افغانستان در مزارشریف گشایش یافت
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Afghanistan Central Business Registry Opens in Mazari Sharif
Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Afghan Political Leaders Kick Off Mazari Sharif International AgFair and Cashmere Exhibition
Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
USAID Launches $3 Million Cash-for-Work Project
Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده به مبلغ 3 میلیون دالر پروژه پول درمقابل کار را براه انداخت
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Mazar-i-Sharif International Agricultural Fair attracts 50,000 participants
Agriculture fair builds national and international business ties.
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
نمایشگاه زراعتی بین المللی مزار شریف 50000 تن اشتراک کننده را بخود جلب نمود
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
جلب سرمایه گذاری و صادرات دست آورد مهم جشنواره زراعتی بین المللی مزار شریف خواهد بود
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Mazar-i-Sharif International Agricultural Fair to draw investments, exports
Businesspeople from around the country and representatives from around the world attend exposition in Balkh province.
Washington, DC
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
USAID Awards Contract to Further Support Infrastructure in Afghanistan
Two-year contract to improve the economic and social infrastructure in western Afghanistan.
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Ongoing Activities
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Agriculture
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Alternative Development
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Provincial Reconstruction Teams
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Completed Activities
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Agriculture
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Alternative Development
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Infrastructure
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