Humam-ud-Din Ajiz

Operations Manager, i-APS Afghanistan

At i-APS, Humam-ud-Din Ajiz leverages his extensive experience to support administration & operations, third-party monitoring, private sector engagement, and economic development initiatives. His work ensures that humanitarian and development programs in Afghanistan are impactful, sustainable, and inclusive, particularly.

He has played a vital role in fostering economic growth in Afghanistan for over a decade through his work in investment promotion, trade facilitation, private sector development, and exhibition management.

He has worked extensively with government agencies, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders to attract investments, promote local industries, and facilitate global trade connections. His expertise spans economic development, humanitarian initiatives, and advocacy for women's economic empowerment. He has been instrumental in fostering private sector growth, facilitating global trade, and ensuring the meaningful participation of Afghan businesses in international markets.

During his tenure at the Ministry of Industry & Commerce (MoIC) Afghanistan, he served as Director of the International Trade Support Project and Exhibitions Manager. In these roles, he successfully led national and international exhibitions, investment conferences, and business matchmaking events (B2B, B2C, B2G). His contributions include spearheading Afghanistan’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai and supporting export promotion efforts. Previously, he worked at AISA (Afghanistan Investment Support Agency) in investment promotion, investment support, and events management, assisting businesses in navigating regulatory processes and expanding into new markets. He is also the founder of BEHSAZ Pharma, a pharmaceutical production company, BEHSAZ Pharma.

A strong advocate for women’s economic empowerment, Humam has organized specialized exhibitions to promote women entrepreneurs and facilitated their participation in international trade fairs. His efforts have helped Afghan women-owned businesses expand their reach, enhance visibility, and connect with international markets. In addition to his work in economic development, Humam has provided interpretation services from Pashto, Dari, and Urdu to English, facilitating communication in critical sectors such as social services, healthcare, education, immigration, and asylum cases. His linguistic expertise has been invaluable in bridging language barriers and supporting humanitarian efforts.

Humam holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Gandhara University and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in International Cooperation & Humanitarian Aid from KALU University.