The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the second phase of an economic recovery initiative aimed at strengthening livelihoods, restoring community infrastructure and supporting vulnerable communities across five Afghan provinces.
In an announcement on Monday, October 26, UNDP said the second phase of its Reviving Economic Activities and Improving Vulnerable Environments (REVIVE II) programme would expand recovery and reconstruction efforts, with financial support from the Republic of Korea.
The programme will cover Kabul, Paktia, Ghazni, Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, focusing on restoring social infrastructure, revitalising local economic activities and improving communities’ ability to withstand economic shocks.
UNDP said REVIVE II builds on the achievements of the programme’s initial phase, with the new stage intended to extend support and improve economic conditions for vulnerable communities.
However, the agency did not disclose the programme’s total budget, implementation timeline or the number of people expected to benefit.
The initiative comes as Afghanistan continues to face significant challenges in economic recovery and the creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for vulnerable communities seeking to rebuild their livelihoods and strengthen their resilience.
