KABUL, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government's national procurement commission has approved 22 development projects worth 3.5 billion afghani (over 53 million U.S. dollars) to enhance infrastructure and economic opportunities, the office of the deputy prime minister for economic affairs announced on Saturday.

The commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reviewed 33 proposals across various sectors before green-lighting the 22 initiatives.

The projects include the construction of retaining walls, water canals, and rural roads; the dormitory building at Wardak University; and the supply of electrical equipment to power companies in multiple provinces, according to the statement.

These initiatives are expected to create jobs for residents, bolstering the government's push to revive the economy during the ongoing recovery from decades of conflict.

In late September, the commission approved six procurement projects with the value of more than 56.4 million dollars. ■