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AFGHANISTAN

Agriculture and Energy Programme Delivery in Afghanistan

Prime Consulting has more than 15 years experience working in Afghanistan across the agriculture, water management and renewable energy sectors. This work includes long term engagement in fragile and conflict affected regions, supported by strong local presence and established delivery systems.

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Strong local presence and partnerships

Delivery in Afghanistan is supported through Koh e baba Consultancy Services (KCS), a professional Afghan consulting firm registered with the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency. Based in Kabul, KCS provides access to a highly capable pool of local national staff who are graduates of reputable institutions and fluent in the country’s commonly used languages.

These national experts bring deep community engagement capability and trusted rural networks, enabling effective delivery in complex operating environments. Through KCS, Prime Consulting also has access to a wider network of national and international specialists across multiple sectors.

Technical capabilities in country

KCS specialises in a range of technical and advisory services, including:

Agricultural extension
Apiculture development and health
Horticulture development and husbandry
Irrigation design and construction
Livestock husbandry and veterinary support
Training and mentoring

Additional in-country support includes GIS and information systems, logistics, procurement, life support and risk management.

Full time staff are also based in Jalalabad, Kandahar, Herat and Mazar e Sharif, providing coverage across Afghanistan’s major ecological and economic zones.

Long term engagement and programme delivery

Prime Consulting’s involvement in Afghanistan began in 2011, when Group Chairman Dr Alan Pearson was contracted to design an integrated agricultural support programme for Bamyan Province. This led to the award and delivery of the Agricultural Support Programme, which ran until 2017 and laid the foundation for continued collaboration with Afghan partners and communities.

Transforming Afghanistan’s Agriculture, Energy, and Infrastructure

Designing and delivering the US$54 million Afghanistan Value Chains Livestock programme in partnership with Development Alternatives Inc, supporting anchor firms across five livestock value chains to drive growth and market development.
Preparing the Arghandab Integrated Water Resources Project with FCG ANZDEC, focused on improving water supply and electricity services for Kandahar City and surrounding rural areas, funded by the Asian Development Bank.
Redesigning the Phase II business plan for the Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility, including review of Economic Development Packages for horticulture and livestock value chains across 11 provinces.
Training and mentoring staff at a state owned power company in Bamyan Province to operate and maintain a one megawatt solar power generation facility and associated distribution infrastructure.
Completing feasibility studies and detailed design blueprints for 10 national Agricultural Industrial Parks across Afghanistan.