Provincial government officials from Farah Province

Provincial government officials from Farah Province meet with each other prior to the groundbreaking ceremony of the Farah Wholesale Market in Farah, Afghanistan, Sept. 27. The market, a joint Government Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and USAID project, will cover 2,880 sq. meters, will accommodate up to 80 traders and will facilitate the sale of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout Afghanistan. USAID estimates an 8-10% annual increase in produce movement and volume as a result of the new market and its ability to hold more traders and goods than the current market.