Report: World Bank Pledges $35 million for farm water management program in Afghanistan

Many experts say that Afghanistan has enough water to meet the needs of its people, however, poor management of this valuable resource has left the country with shortages in many areas, including the north. Tolo news reported today that the World Bank has pledged $35 million worth of financial aid for a farm water management program in Afghanistan. The report said that Afghanistan’s Ministry of Agriculture will spend the money on fields in the next three years to resolve irrigation and water shortage problems.

The Tolo news report said that water shortage is one of the main challenges facing Afghan farmers in northern Balkh, Samangan, Jowzjan, Sar-e Pul and Faryab provinces. The hope is that with the implementation of this new program, more farmers will be able to access the water supply they need to produce a bigger harvest.

November 9, 2010 · admin · No Comments
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