1. EMPOWERING INVESTMENT INITIATIVES IN THE REGION MOHAMMAD QURBAN HAQJO PRESIDENT/ CEO- AFGHANISTAN INVESTMENT SUPPORT AGENCY (AISA) September 3, 2015

2. OVERVIEW Rich in Natural Resources Strategic Location Increasing Population and Demand Developing Market Bankable Investment Opportunities/ Projects

3. ENSURING INVESTMENT INITIATIVES Identifying Investment Opportunities Conducting Feasibility Studies Promoting Opportunities Supporting Investors Systematic Implementation Mechanism ENERGY TRANSPORTATION/ TRANSIT MINING TRADE

4. CONDUCTING FEASIBILITY STUDIES TECHNICAL ASPECTS Identifying Inter- Regional Capacity Deficiency Utilizing Inter- regional and Intra- regional Expertise FINANCIAL ASPECTS Region Wide Financial Contributions Private Sector Initiatives

5. PROMOTING INVESTMENT Establishing a Joint Regional IPA Organizing Investment Road shows Increasing Private Sector Dialogues Developing an Online Platform Sharing Data and Investment Projects for Biddings Prioritizing Regional Corporations Over Intra- Regional Firms for Implementation of the Projects Connecting Inter- Regional Investors in Pursuit of Creating Strategic Alliance (Joint Venture, Partnerships…)

6. SUPPORTING INVESTORS Developing Effective Region Wide Policies for Investors Offering Incentive Packages Ensuring Investors’ Security Facilitating Access to Finance Ensuring Joint Partnership Approaches Enhancing Regional Labor Skills Undertaking Regional Insurance Initiatives

7. SYSTEMATIC PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Time and Quality Based Approach Strategic Risk Management Mechanisms Continuous Monitoring and Follow Up Sustainability of the Projects Impact Analysis

8. Thank You!