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Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings, or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning that mass ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: Afghanistan, Bangladesh discuss expanding economic ties
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News Afghanistan » Economy: Can Afghanistan’s Economy Survive Without Aid?
The Taliban government must acknowledge the potential loss of international aid and cash shipments next year, and focus on identifying alternative ways to support livelihoods. The evolving political ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: Afghanistan, Bangladesh seek stronger trade, investment ties
Economy Minister Mullah Qari Din Mohammad Hanif and a Bangladeshi delegation of scholars, traders, industrialists and investors discussed expanding economic and trade ties and increasing investment ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A big part of the country's economic progress in this period can be attributed to women. While the overall average return on ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: How does war affect the economy? Iran vs. Afghanistan vs. Iraq
Is war good for the economy? The evidence points decisively toward the contrary. Military conflicts impose substantial costs through government debt accumulation, resource diversion from productive ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: World Bank: Afghanistan's economic recovery precarious
The World Bank reported Monday that the economic recovery in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan remains precarious, beset by persistent challenges, including policy uncertainty, financial isolation, ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: Afghanistan’s Beauty Industry Ban: A Crushing Blow To Women’s Economic Rights – OpEd
It marked the start of a dark era for Afghan women when the Taliban retook Afghanistan in August 2021. In spite of global protest and assurances of an inclusive government, women in Afghanistan have ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: The India-Pakistan Clashes Took an Economic Toll on Afghanistan
India launched an attack on Pakistan on the night of May 7, resulting in the deaths of several civilians, including women and children. New Delhi claimed it targeted militant camps that were allegedly ...
News Afghanistan » Economy: Five years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan marred by many struggles
Taliban takeover, Afghanistan struggles with economic challenges, women's rights restrictions, and ongoing security threats.
News Afghanistan » Economy: Afghanistan shows what investing in women’s education – or divesting – can do to an economy
When the Taliban fell from power in Afghanistan in 2001, women were once again allowed to go to school after being banned since 1996. I, along with World Bank education expert Raja Bentaouet Kattan ...