Market assessment was conducted with consideration of relevant market segments for the 6 livelihood options to look at market opportunities and disadvantages for these options. 5 shops were assessed for each of the identified livelihood option, in total about 25 shops were visited in following markets.
- Mazar market
- Tashqurghan market
- Balkh market
- Sheberghan market
- Aqcha market
Geographical locations Khulm, Balkh, and Mazar districts of Balkh province Sheberghan and Aqcha district of Jawzjan province No. of beneficiaries: 8000 HH Duration of the project: 3 years Proposed Livelihood options Inter-cultivation (grapes+ melon and water melon) (for men) Goat raising (for men and women) Chicken raising (for men and women) Kitchen gardening (for women)home gardening (for men) Spinning wool (for women)