ASSESS

Our goal is to improve the impact of projects, programs and policies through high-quality assessments, innovative techniques and results-oriented decision making.

 

ACE collaborates with the government of Afghanistan, the private sector, and international partners to ensure a more prosperous Afghan economy by offering sound technical assistance and evidence-based strategies.

BASELINE, MIDLINE AND ENDLINE ASSESSMENTS

Our team of experts will support your teams by conducting evaluation and impact studies, including baseline, midline, and endline Assessments from inception to conclusion. ACE will help you with scheduling, audience selection and survey design, giving you cleaner and more credible data.

Our goal is to alleviate complex back-and-forths and provide in-depth and accurate measurements of your project’s impact.

MARKET ASSESSMENTS

ACE provides comprehensive and in-depth market assessment services, including forecasting, growth plans,

regional market assessments, infrastructure analysis and risk management policies and analysis.

Our team has made positive contributions to market growth in Afghanistan since 2012 through various

successful market assessments for both national and international clients.

CAPACITY/NEEDS ASSESSMENTS

ACE offers comprehensive capacity needs assessments by evaluating existing gaps, including knowledge, skills, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, threats, assets and other required elements.

Our team draws on its years of rich experience to translate needs assessments into capacity-building plans to help the target groups achieve their identified objectives.

REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

ACE supports government agencies by conducting Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) to help ensure that

new regulations achieve their objectives. Our detailed and systematic approach helps the government

understand the positive and negative impacts of proposed and existing regulations.

TRANSFORM

ACE provides in-depth regulatory and procedural transformation to foster prosperous market dynamics and ensure sustainable social, economic, and environmental development.

 

We contribute to a more empowered Afghan economy by incorporating innovative solutions, access to law, enhanced transparency and regulatory reform.

OUTREACH STRATEGIES (AND WORK PLANS)

ACE can effectively assess and evaluate needs and trends at provincial and national levels through well-defined and comprehensive outreach strategies. By developing clearly defined and timebound workplans, our team can provide precise and consistent assistance to the organizations and communities we support.

STREAMLINING PROCESSES

ACE supports clients and partners improve efficiency and eliminate redundancies by providing sustainable

strategic and operational solutions. Our efficiency results from tried and tested comprehensive and effective

processes and structures we have in place. From higher productivity and increasing employee morale to

integrating innovative technologies and adopting pioneering methodologies, our team puts this extensive

national and international experience to work in support of our clients.

REGULATORY AND PROCEDURAL REFORM (SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT REFORM)

ACE helps the private sector reduce the costs and manage the risks of doing business in Afghanistan. Our team of experienced industry experts have years of combined hands-on experience in business analysis and design, technical and quantitative analysis, managing risk and program governance.

We work with government agencies and private sector actors to improve government policies, laws and regulations to create a business enabling environment.

EMPOWER

ACE seeks to make positive contributions to the Afghan economy and empower our fellow citizens through effective structures, practices and training.

 

We offer comprehensive and practical solutions to Afghanistan’s most pressing social and economic needs, enabling communities to increase control over their lives, both at home and abroad.

TVET TRAINING

Our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program offers inclusive and in-depth training and career advancement opportunities.

We aim to help participants develop their knowledge, skills and work ethics, allowing them to make positive contributions to the Afghan economy and pursue a better life.

ACE’s TVET program supports Afghanistan’s economic growth and development by contributing well-trained and motivated individuals to the workforce.

APPRENTICESHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & JOB CREATION

Our internship and apprenticeship initiatives help participants gain valuable skills in the trade of their choice.

ACE’s approach combines rigorous training programs with opportunities to put theory to practice through

internship placements, allowing participants to develop marketable skills, gain hands-on experience, find jobs or

start their own businesses.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPOT

ACE helps Afghanistan’s budding entrepreneurs, including women and young people, get the knowledge and skills

to start, grow and scale their businesses. Our Entrepreneurship Depot offers comprehensive long-term consistent

support to start-ups and helps them understand and respond to the challenges on the road to success, have

access to key knowledge and rethink how to do things in today’s global business environment.

BESPOKE TRAINING

ACE helps businesses maintain their competitive edge by providing tailor-made solutions to their capacity building

needs. From leadership coaching to presentation skills and IT literary our team will collaborate with you to

develop custom-made solutions for your business and employees to help them increase productivity, meet your

business goals, and develop the skills that fit the needs of your business today and tomorrow

COMPLY

ACE offers a wide range of compliance consulting services to help our clients comply with government regulatory requirements.

 

Our team of experts help businesses navigate the regulatory landscape to comply with policies and regulations, manage risk effectively and respond to non-compliance issues.

TAX ADVISORY & COMPLIANCE

ACE provides practical advice and innovative and compliant solutions, advising and supporting business to adopt best practices, become more cost-efficient and manage their tax burden.

Our highly experienced tax professionals deliver a wide range of fully integrated tax advisory services, offering tailored approaches for every client.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND CLOSURE

ACE provides in-depth and practical solutions for all your business needs. Our team offers tailor-made solutions

for every client, from license registrations to visa solutions, company incorporations, business successions, and

business closures.

TAX PLANNING & COMPLIANCE TRAINING FOR NEW BUSINESSES

ACE provides new businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to plan and comply with tax requirements

in Afghanistan. Our team of experts offer comprehensive, integrated tax planning and compliance training for

business owners, from direct and indirect tax analytical tools to innovative methodologies and insights and

solutions to mitigate tax risks.

VISA SERVICES

Obtaining visas and work permits often require cumbersome paperwork, unexpected surprises and working with

relevant government offices. ACE gives you peace of mind by helping you simplify the formalities and providing

guidance for obtaining business visas, work visas, and work permits. Our team of experts will support your office

by offering customized solutions for issues such as extending visas and work permits and exit visas for overstays.

PAYROLL MANAGEMENT

ACE helps clients understand and manage even the most complex payroll ecosystems, placing a strong focus on

regulatory and legislative compliance. Our payroll management processes are comprehensive and include

everything from salaries, incentives, deductions and net pay.