Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ASMED) Project

Status: Completed

IDG served as a subcontractor to Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) for the Afghanistan Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ASMED) project. IDG assisted with gemstone sector development by providing key technical deliverables for the ASMED strategy on developing the industry including training courses, establishing market linkages at the American Gem Trade Association trade show, and contributions to the international marketing plan.

Region

  • Asia

Country / Countries

  • Afghanistan
Asia

Areas of Expertise

Private Sector Development

IDG assisted with gemstone sector development by providing key technical deliverables for the ASMED strategy on developing the industry including training courses, establishing market linkages at the American Gem Trade Association trade show, and contributions to the international marketing plan.

Market Systems/Competitiveness

IDG worked on the ASMED project were establishing a trading market and building market linkages and strengthening the industry’s infrastructure.