The project aims to unlock Afghanistan's trade potential by improving quality and standards- setting, strengthening export/investment promotion capacities, facilitating cross border trade including through removing regulatory and procedural barriers, supporting specific value chains and women’s participation in international business and trade. The specific objectives of the project are: a) strengthened business/investment environment to support regional economic integration and connectivity; b) improved competitiveness and economic, social and environmental responsibility in agri-business and manufactured products value chains; and c) improved competitiveness and economic, social and environmental responsibility in agri-business and manufactured products value chains.