2019 OEDA Profile 1 www.oeda.af Page Organization Factsheet Organization for Economic Development of Official Name Afghanistan - OEDA Business Short Name OEDA Slogan Towards A Prosperous Afghanistan 1. OLGO Group - www.oglo-group.org 2. AFPRO Consulting – www.afpro.af 3. Afghan Express Travel and Tours – Affiliations www.afghanexpress.af 4. Silk Street Construction Company – SSCC – www.silkstreet.com Address: Main Office Kabul House # 86, Lane 12th, Street # 5, Qala-e-Fatiullah, Kabul City, Afghanistan Sub Offices: Jalalabad House # 12th, 1st Street, Behind NDS, 2nd District, Jalalabad City, Afghanistan Herat Ab Bakhsh Bai Murghan, Opposite to India’s Old Consulate, Herat City, Afghanistan P.O. Box #: 4042 Central Post Office, Kabul Website www.oeda.af Mr. Faisal Jabarkhil (BA, MA, MBA) Executive Director Authorized Representative Mobile: +93 786 48 00 21 & +93 744 46 66 36 Email: [email protected] & [email protected] Government Registration Nubmer 3176 (Ministry of Economy, GoIRA) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 559904080 NATO -Commercial & Government Entity Code (NCAGECODE): SZN28 2 www.oeda.af Page FOUNDER’S MESSAGE I am very much delighted to introduce Organization for Economic Development of Afghanistan (OEDA). OEDA a member of OLGO Group® (www.olgo-group.org) is an Independent, Non- Governmental, Non-Political, and Non-Profit organization. OEDA is headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan with its regional offices in Jalalabad, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, and Kandahar. OEDA is registered with the Ministry of Economy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan holding registration number (3176). OEDA’s main objectives are to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable Afghans and bring positive changes to their lives. OEDA seeks to contribute to creation of a developed and sustainable economy in Afghanistan. OEDA is not just an NGO, but a belief, commitment, energy and firm decision to support any economic development initiatives in Afghanistan which may bring a positive change to the lives of Afghans. We at OEDA trust on our teams' knowledge and capacity to bring positive changes in Afghanistan. OEDA is established by a team of young and talented Afghan economists, public policy analysts, and management professionals, who have multi-disciplinary knowledge, background, and experience inside and outside Afghanistan. OEDA involves itself in any legitimate activities which may cause economic development, reduce poverty, create jobs, develop the private sector, improve governance, improve service delivery, increase transparency and accountability in public sector, empower women and youth, bring peace and stability, and enhance the capacity of governmental and non-governmental organizations. We provide practical suggestions for dynamic and inclusive growth and a sustainable economy. OEDA is a relatively young organization, but our executive board and management team hold vast knowledge and practical experience. We believe that together we can make a difference and bring a positive change in Afghanistan. We are committed to play our role and take active part in reconstruction and rebuilding of this war-torn country. Afghanistan is currently in an important phase of development. We have left behind 18 years of institutionalization and development; we have walked past some important firm steps toward forming a democratic government and a market economy. Afghanistan has now entered a more important phase ‘i.e. the transformational decade’. In this decade Afghanistan strive to create a sustainable economy which is dependent on its own revenue sources and decrease Afghanistan's dependency on foreign aid. We at OEDA are committed to help and support the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the International Community in transforming Afghan Economy from a foreign aid dependent economy to a developed and Sustainable Economy. Kind Regards, Faisal Jabarkhil | B.A, M.A, MBA Founder & Executive Director Organization for Economic Development of Afghanistan – OEDA 3 www.oeda.af Page BACKGROUND Organization for Economic Development of Afghanistan (OEDA) is an independent, Non- Our Vision Governmental, Non-Political, and Non-Profit We seek an Afghanistan of hope, organization. OEDA is headquartered in Kabul tolerance, and social justice, where Afghanistan with its regional offices in Jalalabad, poverty and unemployment are no Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat and Kandahar. OEDA is a more a challenge, and Afghans live member of OLGO Group® (www.olgo-group.org) in dignity and security in a developed country. OLGO Group® is an association of well known and established brands working in several countries over the past few years. The group is an association of young, committed and professional individuals and organizations, serving the humanity through mass media, education, health, social services, economic development, consultancy, supply and logistics. OEDA has nationwide access across all Afghanistan. Our Mission OEDA is an active member of Afghan NGOs Our mission is to promote policies Coordination Bureau (ANCB) and registered with the and contribute for economic Ministry of Economy of Islamic Republic of development, poverty reduction and Afghanistan holding registration number (3176). job creation that will improve the OEDA’s main objectives are to provide humanitarian economic and social well-being of Afghans. assistance to the most vulnerable Afghans and bring positive changes to their lives. OEDA seeks to We strive to serve individuals and contribute to creation of a sustainable economy in families in the poorest communities Afghanistan. in Afghanistan. Drawing strength from our diversity, resources, and OEDA is established and driven through belief, experience, we promote innovative passion, professionalism and dedication for sustainable solutions. We promote lasting economic and social development and the satisfaction changes guided by the aspirations of providing professional services in a modern business of local communities. We pursue our climate. OEDA strives to contribute to the mission with both excellence and development of private sector, job creation, poverty compassion because the people reduction, capacity development, research, women and whom we serve deserve nothing youth empowerment, ease of doing business and less. We serve as a role model in improvement of business environment in Afghanistan. rapid reconstruction and OEDA is established by a team of young talented development of Afghanistan in Afghan economists and management professionals who economic development services have multi-disciplinary knowledge and background and solutions. inside and outside Afghanistan. OEDA involves itself in any legitimate activities which may bring economic 4 www.oeda.af Page development, reduce poverty, create jobs, develop the private sector, and enhance the capacity of governmental and non- governmental organizations. OEDA will work with private sector to strengthen the productivity of enterprises for sustained growth and job creation. OEDA’s objectives are to increase domestic and foreign investment, stimulate employment, and improve sales of Afghan products. OEDA will work with donors to improve the business enabling environment in Afghanistan and workforce development. Drawing on facts and real-life experience, we recommend policies designed to make the lives of ordinary people better. We have active contacts with other civil society organizations. The common thread of our work is a shared commitment to market economies backed by democratic institutions and focused on the wellbeing of all citizens. OEDA is committed to provide high quality and value-added services through optimum utilization of our academic knowledge and practical experience in different fields. Providing solutions and services with the highest standard of professionalism, creativity, quality, integrity, and innovation is our core philosophy. Meeting the needs of our clients and providing tailor-made services are our highest priorities at OEDA. Our emphasis on the delivery of fully integrated compliance solutions ensures our ability to deliver the best possible result to our clients. 5 www.oeda.af Page OBJECTIVES 6 www.oeda.af Page VALUES The OEDA’s core values RESPECT We affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. EXCELLENCE We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impacts. OUR COMMITMENT OEDA is driven by pursuit of quality. Quality of service is of paramount importance and as such OEDA is dedicated to providing high quality services to our clients 7 www.oeda.af Page WHAT WE DO Despite the double digit economic growth for the last decade, Afghanistan still remains one of the world's poorest countries with 40% unemployment rate and half of the population is living in some form of poverty. Ongoing security concerns challenge Afghans to double their efforts to establish a self-sustaining economy that encourages trade and investment required to generate jobs and reduce poverty. OEDA helps the GoIRA to develop sound economic governance and works with the private sector to stimulate investment and business opportunities. OEDA supports GoIRA to attract investment, generate sustainable employment, reduce poverty, improve governance and service delivery, and expand market linkages. We design projects which will create jobs, improve household’s income, improve living standards of Afghans, increase government revenues, empower Afghan women and youths, develop private