Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (, ) (MRRD) is a ministry of the Afghan government. Its main headquarters is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, but has offices and employees in all the 34 provinces of the country. MRRD's mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation in rural areas by empowering communities and fostering economic and social opportunities. Programs. The Ministry manages five national programmes: MRRD offers training on rural development issues through its Afghanistan Institute for Rural Development.