Niamatullah Ahmadzai

Capital Region Independent Development Authority-CRIDA

The capital region of Afghanistan comprises the Kabul, Wardak, Logar, Kapisa and Parwan Provinces.The total area of the capital region ismore than 7735 km2. In order to create safe urban environment and tackle the problems caused by ever increasing population growth in the capital of Afghanistan considering the concentrated economic activities and services provision, Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA) has been promoted to Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA) having the authority as Independent Budgetary Unit and Governmental profitable entity within the organizational structure of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA), not only develop Kabul New City project but also pave the ways for the development of Capital Region with broader visions which are briefly narrated as follows: 1. Transforming the Capital Region by turning it into a mega city that is clean, environmentally friendly, cultured with booming industries and commerce, sports and tourism and ultimately a city with all facilities that are available in any modern city of the world. 2. Building a metropolitan city that is self-reliant and sustainable, a city that has infrastructure and facilities of high standards with healthy physical environment. 3. Building a diverse community that is free of ethnic, linguistic, racial and religious prejudices. 4. Promoting urban culture and enhancing the standard of life through development of the Capital Region. 5. Development of cities (through decentralization for balanced development) within the Capital Region by protecting the originality, historical value and organic linkages with the existing Kabul city to transform the entire capital zone into a symbol of national unity.