Selected engagements, on the record.
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- CertificationAgriculture & Export
CERES-certified organic saffron from Herat to EU buyers
A Herat-based saffron producer achieved CERES Organic (EU) certification and opened direct buyer relationships with European distributors.
Afghanistan — Herat · 2024Rayan Herat Saffron - CertificationFood & Beverage
FSSC 22000 certification for a leading Afghan dried-fruit exporter
Kanda Fruits achieved FSSC 22000 certification through our IRQS partnership, unlocking international retailer qualification for its dried-fruit portfolio.
Afghanistan — Kabul · 2024Kanda Fruits - CertificationAgriculture & Export
International standard certification for a women-led saffron cooperative
A women-led saffron enterprise from Pashton Zarghon, Herat, achieved internationally recognized certification — opening cooperative-scale access to premium buyers.
Afghanistan — Herat · 2023Pashton Zarghon Saffron - ResearchDevelopment Sector
Baseline study for a multi-province agricultural livelihoods program
We delivered the baseline study for a USAID-funded agricultural livelihoods program — across eight provinces, within one quarter.
Afghanistan — Nationwide · 2023USAID Implementer - Capacity DevelopmentDevelopment Sector
Capacity development program for 120 SME leaders in value-chain sectors
A GIZ-funded capacity program trained 120 SME leaders across five priority value chains in business management, compliance, and export readiness.
Afghanistan — Nationwide · 2023GIZ - CertificationPharmaceuticals
ISO 9001 certification for a leading domestic pharmaceutical manufacturer
Afghan Pharma adopted a compliant quality management system and achieved ISO 9001 certification — a step change for institutional and tender procurement.
Afghanistan — Kabul · 2024Afghan Pharma - ResearchDevelopment Sector
End-line evaluation for a multi-year rural livelihoods program
We delivered the end-line evaluation for a multi-year rural livelihoods program, with independent measurement against the original baseline indicators.
Afghanistan — Balkh · 2022World Vision - CertificationFood & Beverage
FSSC 22000 readiness for a major Afghan beverage producer
A beverage producer built an FSSC 22000-ready food-safety management system, preparing for accredited audit and retailer qualification.
Afghanistan — Kabul · 2024Alokozay Group
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