Buy Local Build Afganistan

Peace Dividend Trust (PDT) is non-profit organization that fosters and implements innovations in peace and humanitarian operations. Our goal is to make missions efficient, effective and equitable, delivering a stronger peace and larger peace dividend.

Our Afghanistan Marketplace project connects international Buyers to Afghan Suppliers, helping to create jobs and inspire long-term economic growth in Afghanistan.

In Afghanistan PDT provides the following services:

• BuildingMarkets.org -- A virtual marketplace that allows international Buyers and Afghan Suppliers to post and receive tender notices, research the Afghan economy, find local companies, and more.
• Business Development -- PDT helps international buyers find specific goods and services in the Afghan marketplace.
• Research & Policy Development -- PDT compiles information about the local economy and the benefits of local procurement.
• Tender Distribution Point -- A one-stop shop for local businesses to access international tenders from key sources and receive technical assistance.
• Capacity Development -- Procurement training sessions to help local businesses understand and win tenders.

All of PDT's services are offered free of charge.

Since January 2006, PDT has facilitated contracts worth over $240 million to Afghan businesses.

For more information about Peace Dividend Trust, please check out our Press Room and the organization's website: www.peacedividendtrust.org.