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Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The Project is in line with ADB's Country Strategic and Program Update (CSPU) 2006-2008 and the Government of Afghanistan's strategic intentions. ADB's approach to reconstruction of Afghanistan is (i) building capacity, (ii) establishing appropriate policy and institutional frameworks, and (iii) rehabilitating essential infrastructure. The Project which aims to expand the mobile communications network nationwide is anchored in the third prong. The telecommunication sector has led private sector development of Afghanistan and is helping build capacity, and establish policy and institutional framework to promote further economic growth.
The Phase III Project's focus on expanding into semi-urban and rural areas further supports "inclusive" economic growth - "reducing rising inequalities in incomes in different regions as well as gaps between urban and rural areas". Regional integration via interconnection agreements with operators in neighboring countries is also in-line with CSPU's thrust.
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