The four-day “Economic Dawn” exhibition is currently underway in Kabul, providing a valuable platform to support entrepreneurs — especially women — and promote domestically produced goods in Afghanistan.
Kabul 24: Organized by UN Women, the Afghanistan Economic Initiative Institute, and several other partner organizations, the event features nearly 120 booths, half of which are managed by women.
Female entrepreneurs are proudly displaying a wide range of products, including handicrafts, food items, clothing, and consumer goods.
Rahima, one of the women stallholders, expressed her enthusiasm: “We are very happy. Our main goal is not just immediate sales; we want to expand our businesses, grow our operations in the provinces, and eventually engage in export and import activities.”Another participant, Fariba, called on the government to provide more support: “We hope that facilities will be offered for exhibition costs and stall rents, and that the venue is properly publicized so more people can visit.”The second day of the exhibition saw strong attendance, particularly from women.
Many visitors described the event as an excellent opportunity to promote self-reliance and highlight local products. Shakiba, one of the attendees, said: “I am very happy to see that women in our country are making progress and moving toward self-sufficiency.
Despite the current limitations in education, I urge women to continue on this path.”Visitor Wali Mohammad added: “It is heartening to see that Afghan women have the ability to produce quality goods and showcase them.
The government should provide serious support to these businesses.”Male participants also shared positive views. Gul Ajan, one of the male stallholders, noted: “This exhibition is very good and we hope to achieve strong sales.
People come, see the products up close, and appreciate their quality.”Organizers have encouraged citizens to actively participate. Ziauddin Zalmai, one of the event organizers, stated: “Families looking to buy can purchase products at reasonable prices.
This exhibition offers women entrepreneurs an excellent marketing opportunity that can significantly contribute to the growth of their businesses.”In the current situation in Afghanistan, creating economic opportunities for women and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises is considered one of the most essential needs for reviving the country’s economy.
Exhibitions like “Economic Dawn” not only introduce domestic products to the market but also strengthen networking between producers, consumers, and potential markets, paving the way for sustainable economic progress.
The event demonstrates that, despite numerous challenges, the determination and creativity of Afghan women and youth to participate in the economic cycle remain strong. It highlights the need for greater support from both government institutions and international organizations.
