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Afghanistan’s Urban Development Program Pre-Fabricated & Modular Building Solutions Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 7, 2016
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Presentation Goals Minister of Urban Development Mr. Naderi The Government of Afghanistan (GoA) would like to: Create a shared Vision: We will discuss GoA’s vision for the infrastructure sector and the development of the construction sector in Afghanistan Obtain feedback: We would like to obtain feedback from all interested companies on the components of the program and the structure of the RFI & RFP Move forward with implementation: Finally, we are looking to move quickly forward and invite discussion on how we can created shared value quickly
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Infrastructure Vision for Afghanistan Advisor to the President on Infrastructure: H.E. Dr. Qayoumi The Government of Afghanistan is expanding its focus on infrastructure investments throughout the country Type of Projects Regional Integration Power Urban Railways Natural Gas
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Trade Routes
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Railroad Northern Corridor Line Feasibility studies have already been completed Construction is set to begin during 2016 PHASE 1 PHASE 2
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Chabahar Port
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Urban Development Program: Summary of Opportunities Minister Naderi Vision: MUDA is now responsible for developing policy and implementing all urban infrastructure projects Project Overview: Construction of prefabrication facilities able to produce 1-2 million+ square meters of floor space per year The opportunities include: Schools Government Housing Military Barracks Government Offices Higher Education Classrooms
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The Financial Opportunity Ajmal Ahmady The Opportunity: The opportunity to work with the GoA to implement priority projects across five priority sectors Government Resources: Afghanistan has identified the financial resources to fund our urban development priorities. These funds include budgetary resources, as well as international development and private funding Financing: We can work with qualified firms identify sources of funding (e.g. IFC) and to help insure project risks (e.g. MIGA/private insurance) Process: The Ministry of Finance will ensure that the GoA implements rigorous budgetary controls, milestones & targets. We will adhere to the highest policies to prevent fraud and corruption
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Program Technical Components Jonathon Baxter Specification, Construction, Seismic Design & Performance to comply with international standards, typically ISO / DIN / BS / ASTM / EN-Eurocode 8 +Seismic data http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2005/3038/508fs3038.htmlhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2005/3038/508fs3038.html Avoiding complexity Foundation restrictions limit height Seasonal Resilience All-year-round erection & installation Method Statement Train & supervise transporters & installers Insurance requirements and implications of collateral design warranties Compliance with Afghan Procurement Law
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Procurement Process Overview
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Resources Building Design Standards : Seismic Resilience to accord with EN-Eurocode 8 or similar Code Description http://www.eurocode-online.eu/en/eurocode-content/eurocode-8 Applicable Sections http://www.eurocode- online.eu/blob/29990/60186e3a31085db7270120726ee3d789/eurocode8-data.pdf Some practical worked examples : Designing RC buildings in accordance with Eurocode 8.… http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/doc/WS_335/report/EC8_Seismic_Design_of_Buildings- Worked_examples.pdf Afghan Procurement Law http://www.ppu.gov.af/Documents/ProcurementLaw/English/Procurment%20Law%20incop orated%20Jan%202009.pdf
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Additional Resources AFGHAN FDI World Bank Ranking http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/afghanistan/ UK Investment Overview https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to -afghanistan/doing-business-in-afghanistan-afghanistan-trade-and-export-guide US Investment Overview http://kabul.usembassy.gov/doing-business-local.html US Investment Climate Report 2013 http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2013/205289.htm Afghan Investment Support Agency. Licensing, Procedures, Registration, etc. http://www.aisa.org.af/en/page/services/company-startup-procedure
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AFGHAN FDI Lloyds City Risk Index http://www.lloyds.com/cityriskindex/locations/city/kabul Accountancy & Tax (Baker Tilly FDI Guide for AFG Oct 2015) http://www.bakertillyinternational.com/media/1957512/doing-business-in-afghanistan.pdf Legal Perspectives (World Bank summary of Afghan Laws) http://www.doingbusiness.org/law-library/afghanistan Q&A from US perspective http://kabul.usembassy.gov/business-faq.html
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Building Design Standards: Seismic Resilience In accordance with EN-Eurocode 8 Code Description http://www.eurocode-online.eu/en/eurocode-content/eurocode-8 Applicable Sections http://www.eurocode- online.eu/blob/29990/60186e3a31085db7270120726ee3d789/eurocode8-data.pdf Some practical worked examples : Designing RC buildings in accordance with Eurocode 8.… http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/doc/WS_335/report/EC8_Seismic_Design_of_Buildings- Worked_examples.pdf Afghan Procurement Law http://www.ppu.gov.af/Documents/ProcurementLaw/English/Procurment%20Law%20incop orated%20Jan%202009.pdf
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Transport Infrastructure & Economic Development http://iranrail.net/network.php http://www.carecprogram.org/index.php?page=carec-corridors CHINA / IRAN : shipping already commenced via Bandar Abbas January 2016 http://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-domestic-economy/35588/new-china-iran-shipping-route AFGHAN / IRAN : Joint commission for Chabahar Port http://ariananews.af/latest-news/afghan-iran-officials-to-form-joint-commission-for-chabahr-port/ CAREC CORRIDORS 5 & 6 : $860m Provision in ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S current business plan http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/institutional-document/177136/cobp-afg-2016-2018.pdf Northern Corridor Line Status : Canarail Feasibility Studies for ADB http://canarail.com/en-CA/home/projects/
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Q&A
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Administrative Provinces
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