Afghanistan moves towards self sufficiency with hydro projects

Using its hydel, solar, gas, wind and coal resources, Afghanistan could become self-sufficient in electricity production and irrigation, an official said Saturday.

Amanullah Ghalib, deputy energy and water minster, told Pajhwok Afghan News the government had completed the feasibility study of 21 small and medium size dams.

He said the mentioned projects were expected to be completed in the next five years at a cost of $5 billion.

Ghalib said the World Bank (WB) had assured of providing $2billion for these projects and $1 billion would come from the private sector as per the agreement signed with them.

The remaining $2 billion would be paid by the government with some assistance from the international community.

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