The Comprehensive Agriculture Development National Priority Program (CAD-NPP) of Afghanistan (2019-2023) aims to reduce poverty, unlock economic growth, and build sustainable livelihoods by transforming the agriculture sector to increase farmer incomes, food and nutritional security, and contribute to economic growth. The plan prioritizes improving irrigation systems, enhancing food security for vulnerable populations, accelerating agribusiness development, and sustainably managing natural resources. It emphasizes targeted investments in irrigation infrastructure, crop and livestock productivity, value chains, and institutional reforms while promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Coordination among ministries, improved service delivery, legal reforms, and private sector engagement are crucial to overcoming challenges like fragmented services, weak project management, and climate risks. The program is designed as an evolving framework with clear deliverables, monitoring mechanisms, and community involvement to foster inclusive and resilient agricultural development in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan · 2018-10-11