National Level Plans and Reports

National Level Sectoral Plans

This section provides access to Afghanistan’s sectoral plans, covering key areas such as urban development, infrastructure, environment, and economy. These plans outline strategic policies and frameworks for sustainable growth and national development.

cover page of the National Infrastructure Plan 2017-2021
National Infrastructure Plan 2017-2021
cover page of the National Railway plan
National Railway plan
cover page of theTransport Sector Master plan 2017-2036
Transport Sector Master plan 2017-2036
cover page of the National Rural Access Program
National Rural Access Program
cover page of the Information and Communications Technology sector plans
Information and Communications Technology sector plans
cover page of the Minig sector roadmap
Mining Sector Roadmap
cover page of the National irrigation plan water sector plans
National irrigation plan water sector plans
cover page of the National comprehensive agriculture development priority program 2016-2021
National comprehensive agriculture development priority program 2016-2021
cover page of the National biodiversity strategy and action plan 2014-2017
National biodiversity strategy and action plan 2014-2017
cover page of the National biodiversity strategy and action plan 2034-2030
National biodiversity strategy and action plan 2034-2030
cover page of the Afghanistan’s climate change strategy and action plan
Afghanistan’s climate change strategy and action plan
cover page of the Afghanistan strategic national action plan for disaster risk reduction
Afghanistan strategic national action plan for disaster risk reduction
cover page of the National export strategy
National export strategy

Other National Plans

This section includes Afghanistan’s key national plans, such as the National Education Strategic Plan, Higher Education Strategy, Women’s Economic Empowerment National Priority Plan, and National Health Strategy. These documents outline the country’s long-term vision and strategic priorities for sustainable development across various sectors.

cover page of the National Education strategic plan 2017-2020
National Education strategic plan 2017-2020
cover page of the National TVET strategy 2019-2024
National TVET strategy 2019-2024
cover page of the Human Capital National priority program
Human Capital National priority program
cover page of the Women’s economic empowerment national priority program
Women’s economic empowerment national priority program
cover page of the National health strategy 2016-2020
National health strategy 2016-2020
cover page of the Citizen’s charter national priority program
Citizen’s charter national priority program
cover page of the National justice and judicial reform plan
National justice and judicial reform plan
cover page of the Private sector development national priority program 2018-2023
Private sector development national priority program 2018-2023
cover page of the report Extractive industries national priority program 2017-2021
Extractive industries national priority program 2017-2021
cover page of the report Islamic republic of Afghanistan power sector master plan
Islamic republic of Afghanistan: power sector master plan (ADB)
cover page of the report Afghanistan renewable energy development issues and options (world bank)
Afghanistan renewable energy development issues and options (world bank)
cover image of post Post conflict environmental assessment (UNEP) report of afghanistan
Post conflict environmental assessment (UNEP)

Key policies and Programs

This section features key national policies and programs that shape the urban development of Afghanistan. These documents provide strategic guidelines for sustainable growth, infrastructure planning, housing, and governance in cities across the country

cover page of the AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Afghanistan national peace and development framework (ANPDF II) 2021 to 2025
cover page of the NATIONAL PRIORITY PROGRAM
Urban National Priority Program (U-NPP) 2016-2025
cover page of the First National Urban Policy of 2019-2021
First National Urban Policy of 2019-2021
cover page of the Citizens Charter (2016-2026)
Citizens Charter (2016-2026)
cover page of the National Urban Development and Housing Law
National Urban Development and Housing Law
cover page of the Municipal Law of afghansitan
Municipal Law
cover page of the Subnational Governance Policy (2010 version and 2017 Draft) as well as other urban and Municpal policies
Subnational Governance Policy (2010 version and 2017 Draft) as well as other urban and Municpal policies

Urban Master Planning & Strategic Frameworks

This section of the website showcases comprehensive master plans, strategic urban design frameworks, and sustainable development strategies aimed at transforming cities into resilient, efficient, and livable environments. The cover images used in this section are screenshots from publicly available sources. They are provided here for informational purposes only, and the links redirect to the official sites where the full documents can be accessed.

Reports and Publications

Browse through a curated selection of reports and publications on Afghanistan’s architecture, urban planning, and cultural heritage. These resources provide valuable insights into the country’s evolving urban landscapes and architectural practices. The report and publication cover images used on this page are screenshots from publicly available sources. They are provided here for informational purposes only, and the links redirect to the official sites where the documents can be accessed.

cover page of the Housing supply and demand assessment
Housing supply and demand assessment

Thesis and Research Papers

A repository of scholarly work and in-depth research, showcasing academic contributions and critical insights on historical and contemporary topics.

Cover page of a thesis titled "Urban/Rural Dwelling Environments: Kabul, Afghanistan" by Bashir Ahmad Kazimee, submitted to MIT in 1977.
Urban/rural dwelling environments : Kabul, Afghanistan
Cover page of a thesis titled "Urban Growth and Residential Prototypes in Kabul, Afghanistan" by M. Rafi Samizay, submitted to MIT in May 1974.
Urban growth and residential prototypes in Kabul, Afghanistan
Title page of a doctoral dissertation titled "Planning Kabul: The politics of urbanization in Afghanistan" by Pietro Anders Calogero, submitted for a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Global Metropolitan Studies
Planning Kabul: The politics of urbanization in Afghanistan