KABUL, Afghanistan—As a country that has been ravaged by war, terrorism, and mass corruption for the last 30 years, Afghanistan seems like the least likely site for technological development. However, following the American-led invasion of the country, Kabul's basic infrastructure was quickly upgraded as expats and foreign military powers moved in.
On the outskirts of Kabul, one company has set up a factory showing how the future might look. Blue Sonic, a technology company based in Canada, now manufactures phones, PCs, TVs, and other consumer goods assembled right here in Afghanistan. In addition, it seeks to capitalize on an emerging app market and has already begun to develop apps for language skills, children's education, and religious studies.
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