National Emergency Rural Access Project
Improved Rural Roads Raise Living Standards
A road construction project of the National Rural Access Program (NRAP), carried out by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, has improved citizens’ commutes—and for some, their livelihoods.
Date: March 18, 2015Type: Feature StoryLanguage: English
Access to All-weather Road Changes Village Life
A paved road has changed the lives of many village communities west of Herat City since its construction in 2010.
Date: January 27, 2015Type: Feature StoryLanguage: English
New Road Provides Year-Round Access to Goods and Services in Eastern Afghanistan
A new gravel road has improved the quality of life of villagers in a remote valley in Nangarhar province by bringing them access to basic facilities and services, and enabling them to sell their perishable produce quickly.
Date: January 7, 2014Type: Feature StoryLanguage: English
Building Bridges and Better Memories in Panjshir Province
Residents of a remote valley no longer have to brave the surging waters of Panjshir River to access schools, hospital and shops, thanks to a new suspension bridge.
Date: January 7, 2014Type: Feature StoryLanguage: English
Rebuilt Road Provides Better Access to Basic Services
Residents from five villages enjoy improved access to basic services thanks to a road rebuilt with help from the the World Bank and Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund. NERAP aims to provide year-round access to basic services and facilities in rural areas.
Date: June 12, 2013Type: Feature StoryLanguage: English
Slideshow: Building Bridges and Better Memories in Northern Afghanistan
Residents of a remote valley no longer have to brave the surging waters of Panjshir River to access schools, hospital and shops, thanks to a new suspension bridge.
Date: January 10, 2014Type: VideoLanguage: English