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Small and Medium Enterprises and Economic Development in Afghanistan

Author(s) Dr. ALI FARDIN WASIQ
Country India
Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving economic growth, job creation, and innovation in developing and post-conflict economies. In Afghanistan, the SME sector has emerged as a potential engine for private-sector–led recovery, particularly after two decades of political transition and reconstruction. This paper examines the relationship between SMEs and economic development in Afghanistan through a secondary-data–based analysis covering the period 2010–2024. Drawing on data from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA), and related policy reports, the study explores SME contributions to GDP, employment generation, and local entrepreneurship. The findings indicate that despite persistent challenges—such as limited access to finance, weak institutional frameworks, and fragile governance—SMEs contribute significantly to income diversification and community-level resilience. The paper argues that strengthening the SME ecosystem through improved policy coordination, financial inclusion, and capacity-building initiatives is essential for Afghanistan’s long-term economic stability and inclusive development.
Keywords Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Economic Development, Post-Conflict Economy, Employment Generation, Private Sector Development, Afghanistan
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.65689
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbhshv
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