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As per the Presidential Decree No. 44 dated 23/05/2016 based on Cabinet Resolution No. 3 dated 30/04/ 2016 of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in order to create safe urban environment and tackle the problems caused by ever increasing population growth in the capital 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.

The capital region comprises the Kabul city including its all districts, Maidan Shahr City of Maidan Wardak Province, Charikar City and the districts of Bagram and Jabal Siraj of Parwan province, Mahmud Raqi City and Kohistanat district of Kapisa Province, Pul-i-Alam City and Mohammad Agha & Khoshi districts of Logar Province. The total area of the capital region surrounds more than 7735 km2.
The Implementation of development projects and finding solutions for the existing problems in the areas under the Capital Region are bonded with hopes of millions Afghan in the country. During the years 2002-2006, there were different visions for overcoming the major existing problems in the capital such as rapid increase in population, lack of housing units and primary infrastructures and increase of unemployment. Subsequent to carry comprehensive feasibility studies and researches as per the Presidential Decree of GIRoA an Independent Board for Development of Kabul New City was formed in the beginning of 2006.

In late 2006, the Board established the Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA) as its financial and implementing executive body. The DCDA was tasked to pave the way, through mostly private sector-led activities, for the planning, design and implementation, of this mega national project. DCDA then laid down for the first time in the history of the country a strong foundation, mechanism and scientific documentation for the Kabul New City and in the urban sector development in general which would be used as a platform for urban development in the country.

With Formation of Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA), not only the KNC Master Plans would be implemented, 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, full of greenery, 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 city that is free of ethnic, linguistic, racial and religious prejudices.
4. Promoting urban culture and enhancing the standard of city 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.


Goals and Objectives of CRIDA

1. Development of facilities within the Capital Region in coordination with relevant agencies of urban sector by planning, designing and implementation of certain developmental projects.
2. Assessment of current capacity within CRIDA and building capacity in relevant sectors as needed.
3. Preparation of plans for more effective use of government land within the Capital Region.
4. Establishment of good urban governance practices.
5. Expansion and development of Capital Region in a feasible, sustainable manner and revival of its historical value.
6. Establishment of regional networks and economic integration among cities within the Capital Region.
7. Decentralization of population and economic activities to cities within the Capital Region.
8. Providing employment opportunities, social welfare and preventing out of the country migration.
9. Effective utilization of existing land resources and poverty alleviation through development of the Capital Region.
10. Promotion of women participation in the management of cities within the Capital Region.
11. Increasing opportunities for youth participation in the development and management of cities within the Capital Region.
12. Bringing about a fundamental economic and social change within the Capital Region to act as a role model for the entire country.

CRIDA Vision

• Transforming the Capital Region by turning it into a mega city that is clean, full of greenery, 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.
• Building a metropolitan city that is self-reliant and sustainable, a city that has infrastructure and facilities of high standards with healthy physical environment.
• Building a city that is free of ethnic, linguistic, racial and religious prejudices
• Promoting urban culture and enhancing the standard of city life through development of the Capital Region.
• 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.