Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The joint program, “Afghanistan Energy Week 2026,” initiated by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), was held in Kabul on 9 and 10 November.
The two-day event, held under the theme “From Energy Dialogue to Practical Action,” brought together more than 300 investors, representatives of government institutions, financial institutions, private companies, and international partners. It aimed to attract investment, advance energy projects, and strengthen joint cooperation.
Mr. Amanullah Ghalib, Senior Advisor to the Chairman of ACCI, presented the views and recommendations of the private sector and highlighted Afghanistan’s vast potential for renewable energy generation, particularly hydropower, solar, and wind energy. He described the initiative to generate 10,000 to 11,000 megawatts of electricity, led by Azizi Group in cooperation with ACCI, as one of the key programs for developing the country’s energy infrastructure.
Other key topics discussed during the event included facilitating investors’ access to financial resources, reducing investment barriers, supporting energy projects, and establishing a support fund in cooperation with international institutions.
Signing of an Agreement for a Wind Power Generation Project in Herat
One of the major achievements of Afghanistan Energy Week 2026 was the signing of an agreement between Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) and G7 Construction Group for the development of a 40-megawatt wind power generation project in Herat Province, with the potential to expand its capacity to 200 megawatts.
This agreement represents the first transaction under the Investment Risk Mitigation Facility supported by UNDP, with its financial guarantee committed by the Afghanistan Credit Guarantee Foundation (ACGF).
The event marks an important step towards strengthening economic cooperation, attracting domestic and foreign investment, and promoting the sustainable development of renewable energy resources in Afghanistan.
