by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 10, 2020 | Afghanistan, Business, Construction, Infrastructure, Middle East, Water
The Covid-19 pandemic has slowed economies around the world, and Afghanistan is no exception. International Labour Organization has estimated that about 1.6 billion workers in the global informal economy—about half the global workforce—will lose their jobs due to the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 27, 2020 | Afghanistan, Business, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Technology
While decades of war have damaged Afghanistan’s healthcare system, innovative leaders—from both local and international organizations—are finding ways to boost the country’s response to coronavirus while providing jobs and other local economic opportunities. Like much...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 13, 2020 | Agriculture, Business, Conservation, Crops, Infrastructure, Middle East, Water, Weather
Saffron, a spice that is so valuable that earned the nickname “red gold,” has become a staple crop in Afghanistan’s agriculture industry. While the spice has been grown in the country for several decades, it has only recently witnessed a jump in production and could...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 30, 2020 | Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm, Infrastructure, Technology, Water
In the province of Bamiyan in the central Afghanistan highlands, most people make a living farming potatoes and wheat. The impact of climate change has destabilized livelihoods in the region and pushed sustainability to the brink. As a result, accessing a consistent...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 16, 2020 | Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Energy, Uncategorized
While weather conditions make agriculture difficult in the Middle East, scientists and farmers continue to innovate and find new ways to grow and distribute fresh food in this arid environment. With a focus on hydroponic farming, agriculture is being reshaped by...
