Afghanistan Alternative Development Program: Southern Region - Chemonics International

From 2005 to 2009, the Chemonics implemented Alternative Development Program for the Southern Region of Afghanistan worked to reconstruct the once-vibrant agriculture sector in Afghanistans southern region. Formerly the countrys breadbasket, Afghanistans Helmand Province produced some of the worlds finest dried fruits, pomegranates, and nuts. However, years of war decimated the provinces agriculture sector and the infrastructure required to grow and transport fragile, perishable goods such as fruit. This video tells the story of the rebuilding of the Bost Airstrip near Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province. The reconstruction project transformed the Bost airstrip from a gravel landing strip into a paved runway that can handle commercial planes and cargo jets, restoring passenger service and providing a vital means of transporting crops to foreign markets.

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• Afghanistan
• USAID
• Chemonics
• International
• Development

[OoAryAnAoO]

great news, very happy to see afg improving.

[seair21]

excellent news and a grate video

[1000hekmatullah]

ALLAH give afghanistan the power to dominate on world and finish the bad people from there!!! Ameen

[GaunletofDestruction]

Glad to see such amazing improvements made in afganistan. These actions are what will provide a better standard of living and a more prosperous future for all afgans.

[sahauk]

Fucking helll you people have been there even in around 1960-68....no wonder why you guys entered again but with much more complicated plan......