Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment accompanied by Mr. Enayatullah Siddiqzi and Mujib-ul-Rahman Shirzad, Deputies of the Board of directories held an online meeting with Ms. Christabel Musonda and Mr. Lotfullah Latif, officials responsible for UNICEF’s vocational education programs in Afghanistan. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in economic empowerment and creating employment opportunities for women, adolescents, and young people, particularly returnees.
During the meeting, ACCI’s leadership presented UNICEF officials with a range of practical proposals for vocational training and the creation of self-employment and income-generating opportunities. These included initiatives in carpet weaving, handicrafts, small business management, food production, and the manufacturing of hygiene products.
UNICEF officials also emphasized the importance of collaborating with the private sector to identify employment opportunities and design vocational training programs tailored to labor market needs.
Furthermore, ACCI’s leadership presented proposals for establishing an Afghan joint-stock company and constructing a 100-bed specialized hospital for cancer patients. The participants exchanged views on potential areas of cooperation in these fields.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides emphasized the continuation of technical and specialized cooperation to develop vocational skills and create sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities for vulnerable segments of society.
