Developing the Afghan infrastructure The objective of this project is to construct a modern, environmentally friendly and energy saving logistics platform in Kabul.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.Köpcke Global Ltd 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.Impact•	Employment and working conditionsAt the end of the pilot project, 30 employees will be employed full-time at the logistics platform. There are no seasonal workers as the activities of the company are continuous by nature. The least paid employees will earn 150 euro a month. Workers will be provided with official labour contracts. They will also be offered a social security package as well as medical support.•	Innovation / Transfer of knowledgeEach employee will receive specific training on her or his role in the logistic centre. All warehouse staff as well as management will receive ICT training. English courses will be provided for basic- and medium-level employees.•	Chain effectsWith the availability of a modern cold storage facility, it becomes possible to source inputs locally, such as potatoes and fruit. Maintenance of buildings, local equipment and ICT will be outsourced locally. The local transport company NGC will arrange for the transportation of the goods to destinations around the country. Currently, NGC is driving with 15 trucks which will most likely increase to 25 after the completion of the project's pilot phase.•	EnvironmentThis project will make use of low energy consuming equipment for freezing and cold storage. The storages will be well isolated in order to avoid energy waste. The waste produced by this project will be minimal, merely packaging materials and some waste from broken goods like bottles and jars. Those will be discarded like household waste. Every evening the logistic centre will be cleaned throughout and trash is collected. Regular maintenance will be performed because a well maintained cold storage costs less energy and lasts longer.Finally, an environmental Impact Assessment will be conducted.•	Position of womenMost jobs will be executed by men. If possible, logistic staff and cleaners will consist of women. This amounts to a total of 6 employees, which corresponds with 20% of the workforce. Construction of a modern, environmentally friendly and energy saving logistics platform in Kabul, with a capacity of 1,500 m2 cold storage and 1,000 m2 dry storage.