The ministry of commerce and industries in Afghanistan Is privileged to establish sustainable development in the country’s economy. The ministry is subjected to minimizing the rate of poverty and in turn, heightening the activities of the private sector. Its main objective is to explosively increase the proficiency of the private sector. Afghanistan is a landlocked country that exists In Southern Asia. It’s popularly known for its major exports of gold and grapes. During a span of ten years, the economy of Afghanistan has explosively enhanced. This is primarily through constant gains of balancing both exports and imports. The general directorate has been pursuing effective techniques that constantly improve the trade activities in Afghanistan. Benchmarking activities have proved to be effective in the provision of favorable competition within various industries. The ministry of commerce also analyzes three sectors of the economy that include; primary sector, the light industry, and the heavy industry. The government of Afghanistan caters to equal investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors.
Duties of the ministry of commerce and Industry in Afghanistan
The ministry of commerce in Afghanistan is headed by the minister of finance who is allocated duties that pose a great concern to the economy of the country. His duty is to confirm that the commerce industry pertains to the regulations of the market economy. The ministry of commerce explores other countries’ economies and takes measures to improve the development of the private sector. The ministry mandates policies that regulate trade activities within the country. It further regulates imports and exports activities in favor of the local investors. This ensures that the local investors are not exploited by foreign investors. The role of the ministry is also to provide laws that cater to the smooth running of the trade activities. It also provides favorable opportunities for investors who wish to invest in the country. Its major concern is the provision of necessary equipment for the private sector and ensuring that policies that relate to trade activities are implemented. The meeting chaired by Mr. Sayed, director-general of Industrial Park and industrial Affairs was intended to introduce domestic products and cater for adequate facilities in support of the product. His actions and statements clearly define the role of the ministry of Commerce in the advertising and marketing of products. Another function of the ministry highlighted during the meeting is that it provides hearing procedures for problems encountered by industrial owners. On the contrary, the ministry furthers its activities through the provision of solutions to the problems aired to them. Mr. Shirbaz, the current chairman of the Afghanistan chamber confirms that he succeeded in introducing products in most production sectors within the country. He further proceeds with his discussion by analyzing problems faced when getting appropriate raw materials and shortages in electric supply.
The major role of the ministry of commerce and Industry in Afghanistan
One of the core purposes of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is to highlight the role of manufacturing companies and also adhere to their complaints. The ministry also organizes effective Programmes that work towards improving the industrial activities in Afghanistan. For instance, the
The program initiated the emergency of infrastructure through the construction of the first phase of Juma in 2005. The first phase led to the emergency of the cloth and food industries in Afghanistan. On August 10/2021, the ministry launched a complaint box that was subjected to investigate cases of women’s harassment in intellectual property and business registration. The complaint box was intended to minimize women’s harassment and corruption levels within different departments. The ministry then proceeds its operation by discussing the problematic issues and providing remedies for them. In summary, the roles of industry and commerce in Afghanistan entails the following:
- Establishing smooth growth in the economy.
- Poverty reduction in the country.
- Improvement in the private sector.
- Necessities for production activities.
- Marketing local investors.
- Problem-solving.
- Highlighting the roles of manufacturing companies.
- Receive complaints on women’s harassment.
Contact details of Ministry of Commerce and Industries-Central Business registry in Afghanistan
Address: Kabul Afghanistan.
Phone number: +93(0)202500328.
Email: info@moci.gov.af
