Afghanistan is set to generate 1.5 mn job opportunities over the next five years under a newly launched employment plan. This initiative was detailed during a recent program that reviewed the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs' achievements over the past year. The five-year plan will be executed following 15 agreements established during the National Labor Conference.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to address employment challenges and align with the revised laws, regulations, and procedures set forth by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. This revision process was guided by a decree from the leader of the Islamic Emirate to meet current needs and enhance the welfare of employees and the public in both the government and private sectors.
Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, Deputy Minister of Labor, highlighted that despite decades of conflict, the unemployment rate remains low in Afghanistan compared to some advanced countries. Rahimullah Sarah, an advisor to the Ministry, noted that the labor law, social law, and 40 other legislative documents have been submitted for approval by senior authorities.
In the past year, the Ministry has facilitated technical and vocational training for over 74,000 individuals to enhance their job market readiness. Samiullah Ebrahimi, the ministry's spokesperson, outlined several key achievements, including:
- Adherence to commitments from the National Labor Conference
- Issuance of work permits
- Collection of labour market data from 27 provinces
- Negotiation of agreements with Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE for sending skilled workers abroad
Additionally, the Ministry has established regional employment centres, monitored employment agency activities, organized training programs, addressed child labour issues, and continued support programs for orphaned and destitute children.
Samiullah Ebrahimi also noted that nine agreements related to sending workers abroad have been signed-in Dari, Pashto, and English with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with ongoing discussions to finalize these agreements. Over the past year, the Ministry issued more than 118,000 work permits to Afghan citizens and 3,381 permits to foreign nationals. Furthermore, the Ministry identified 70 hazardous jobs and informed factory owners about the health and safety standards required for these roles.
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