Kabul: The Afghan government's national procurement commission has approved six projects valued at 3.3 billion afghani, equivalent to over 49.7 million U.S. dollars, aiming to enhance infrastructure and economic opportunities. This announcement was made by the office of the deputy prime minister for economic affairs late Sunday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reviewed a total of 18 proposals spanning various sectors before selecting six initiatives for approval. The projects encompass the construction of a water storage dam, development of rural roads, electricity transmission, and the supply of electrical equipment to power companies across multiple provinces.

These initiatives are anticipated to create thousands of jobs for residents, supporting the government's efforts to revive the economy amidst ongoing recovery from decades of conflict. In a similar move in late October, the commission ratified 22 development projects worth more than 53 million dollars.

Since assuming power in August 2021, the Afghan government has launched numerous development, agricultural, and infrastructure projects using its domestic budget, aiming to tackle economic challenges and boost employment across the nation.