Harakat started operating in 2008. It is not designed to be around forever. We will work over the next 7 years to reduce barriers to doing business in Afghanistan, and close in 2015.

We are Afghan-managed, and know the particular challenges and barriers that face businesses trying to maximise opportunities and returns here in Afghanistan. We know that issues of corruption, bureaucracy and non-enforceable policies are real threats to economic growth.

That’s why we provide grants to organisations and businesses that have solid ideas to tackle these issues and create a flourishing investment environment.

We currently have £30 million (≈US$50 million) and we aim to build a US$100million fund from private sector and donor contributions to fund practical, rapid-result projects that promote these 8 priority areas