A review of the Islamic Emirate’s economic achievements over the past four years

Four years after the Islamic Emirate’s return to power, the government has recorded notable progress in economic development and infrastructure. During this period, hundreds of development projects worth billions of Afghanis have been implemented, and major agreements—particularly in electricity generation and mining—have been signed with both domestic and international investors.

Key developments include:

• A $10 billion memorandum of understanding with a domestic investor for electricity production

• Construction of major and medium-sized dams, check dams, and irrigation canals to improve water resource management

• Investment in domestic power generation and electricity transmission

• An MoU for feasibility studies and design of the Trans-Afghan railway line

• Contracts for the development of large, medium, and small-scale mining operations

According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the total trade volume over the past year reached $13 billion, with exports accounting for $2 billion. Despite international pressure and ongoing sanctions, substantial steps have been taken toward economic growth.

The Ministry of Water and Energy has emphasized the critical role of energy in economic development, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure power from both domestic and international sources.

Private sector representatives have noted that significant progress has been made in advancing both national and regional economic development, with clear positive effects on the broader regional economy, including Afghanistan.

Economic analysts have commended the efforts of the Islamic Emirate’s leadership, while also underscoring the need to accelerate national and regional economic initiatives. In their view, a sustainable and well-structured economic model can only be achieved through the optimal use of domestic resources.