U.S. State Department Launches new Economic Initiative for Afghanistan & Pakistan
As part of its continuing efforts to further economic development in critical need border areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the State Department recently launched a new initiative to encourage U.S. private sector investment, known as “Economic Empowerment in Strategic Regions” or EESR. The EESR program seeks to help local businesses and entrepreneurs connect with US business partners to develop projects that will expand sustainable private sector employment in the region. Using a web-based platform, EESR will provide free "customized matchmaking" and advocacy for eligible parties and projects in the Afghan/Pakistan border areas. Interested persons should visit:
www.state.gov/e/eeb/tpp/eesr and for further details may contact Stephen Kaplitt, the EESR Director, at [email protected]
