KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani once again promised to create jobs for the citizens amid alarming flee of Afghans to Europe in a bid to seek employment and peaceful life.
Ghani announced at the 5th National Community Development Councils Consultative Conference in Kabul that a number of programs will be launched in weeks to create employment for the citizens.
Implementation of all government programs is linked to the economic growth of country, Ghani told the gathering attended by CEO Abdullah Abdullah, cabinet members and parliamentarians.
Ghani admitted that Afghanistan is a rich country but the citizens are facing economic issues.
Stressing the need for implementation of National Solidarity Program (NSP) across the country, he said the programs of all the ministries would be run through NSP in order to develop the Afghan communities in all corners of the country.
"Ten under-developed provinces will be prioritized under National Solidarity Program," Ghani promised.
In addition, he announced the program will be launched in urban areas too.
During his speech, he expressed condolence to the families that lost their beloved ones and suffered extensive damages as a result of recent deadly earthquake in the country.
"Our effort is to make sure those who suffered a lot should be provided with more assistance," Ghani said.
Before his speech, CEO Abdullah also addressed the attendees, saying that he would work together to overcome barriers towards having a developed community.
"This conference gives us a better chance to work with people, for the people, and through their own communities," he noted.
Calling the program successful, Abdullah said millions of dollars are being spent to develop the rural communities and improve the living conditions of the villagers.
"We are in a decade which is dedicated for sustainable development and we are committed to meeting the goals of this millennium," he stated.
NSP is a government-run program aimed at developing the ability of Afghan communities to identify, plan, manage and monitor their own development projects.
The program was launched to empower rural communities and change their lives and livelihoods. (Tolonews)