The Taliban procurement commission on Thursday informed of approving 19 development projects worth about 2.8 billion afghanis (about $44 million), according to a statement.
The commission, chaired by Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban deputy chief minister, said 26 projects were presented for consideration. Of those, 19 were approved, while four were modified.
The approved and revised projects include telecommunications equipment, road construction, electricity supply and distribution, and other infrastructure initiatives, all funded by the Taliban administration.
The statement said that one project was referred for further review of procurement procedures and pricing. Another was sent back for renegotiation with the selected company, while a separate project was reopened for bidding after the winning contractor withdrew from the agreement and was referred to a sanctions committee.
The announcement comes as Afghanistan continues to face economic challenges over the past four years.
According to the World Bank, the country’s economy remains fragile, with slow growth, high unemployment and widespread poverty. The bank has said Afghanistan continues to rely heavily on humanitarian assistance, while reduced international funding and financial restrictions have constrained recovery.
Concerns have also been raised about how contracts for such projects are awarded, with limited transparency from Taliban authorities.
