Developing the Afghan infrastructure
The objective of this project is to construct a modern, environmentally friendly and energy saving logistics platform in Afghanistan.
B & S B.V. is an international wholesaler and distributor of food and beverages, specialised in providing goods to peacekeeping forces in critical zones and remote areas like Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan and Chad.
The local partner was established in 2005 in Afghanistan to provide goods to international organisations and peacekeeping forces. Currently, they are operating from a temporary location storing goods in reefers containers.
The partners have a long-term vision for Afghanistan and are planning to invest in a modern permanent location for the distribution of (perishable) products. In the future the sales will shift from international organisations and peacekeeping forces to local Afghan buyers like supermarkets and restaurant chains. During this project a total of 1,500 m2 of chilled and frozen storage facility will be constructed and 1,000 m2 of dry storage. With the cold storage facilities perishable goods (like potatoes and fruits) can also be sourced locally and stored before distribution. Thirty jobs will be created directly.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The partners will implement a CSR policy. They pledge to respect the official labour regulations of the country and want to implement the same standards as in the Netherlands as described by MVO Nederland. Employees will have a voice in the company and participate in the social dialogue because proactive members with commitment to the business are highly appreciated. Free lunches and drinks will be provided to the employees and a canteen is to build. Safety regulations are to be implemented. Safety and hygienic clothes will be made available to the employees. Waste will be collected centrally and water is to be treated and cleaned within the compound. A separate praying room will be created within the building.

Project number
NL-KVK-27378529-PSIP10AF21Total budget
€ 900,000Countries
AfghanistanProject status
FinalisedBudget spent
Tied status
UntiedContact
iati@rvo.nlProject partners
Netherlands Enterprise AgencySectors
Road transportType | Provider | Provider ref. | Receiver | Receiver ref. | Value (€) | Date | Value date |
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Incoming Funds | 900,000.00 | 02-08-2010 | 02-08-2010 | ||||
Outgoing Commitment | 900,000.00 | 02-08-2010 | 02-08-2010 | ||||
Disbursement | 4,200.00 | 29-06-2012 | 29-06-2012 | ||||
Disbursement | 10,800.00 | 03-12-2012 | 03-12-2012 | ||||
Disbursement | 588,370.00 | 07-03-2013 | 07-03-2013 | ||||
Disbursement | 296,630.00 | 16-06-2016 | 16-06-2016 |