What sector do you believe offers the best employment opportunities for Afghan youth? ✨
According to analysis from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), including its Private Sector Mapping in Afghanistan report, the agriculture and agri-business sector offers the largest immediate employment potential for Afghan youth, contributing nearly one-third of the country's GDP through high-value value chains such as dried fruits, nuts, and saffron. Concurrently, studies by the World Bank and the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlight Information and Communication Technology (ICT), small-scale light manufacturing, and micro-entrepreneurship as key growth areas for youth self-employment and income generation. Expanding targeted technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across these sectors is widely cited as essential for addressing severe skill gaps and providing sustainable livelihoods for young Afghans.
