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Women and the Underdevelopment of Afghanistan

 By: Mohammad Eisa Rezaei Introduction Development is a critical global challenge.  Developing Countries are striving to achieve sustainable development goals through strategic planning and targeted investments. Women, comprising half the global population, play […]

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Resource Extraction Without Economic Development: Afghanistan’s Emerging Fiscal Trap

Since 2021, Afghanistan has faced an acute fiscal shock following the near‑collapse of external financing. Prior to the Taliban takeover, international aid financed more than two-thirds of public spending and around 40 percent […]

Estimated read time 4 min read
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Why Is Afghanistan’s Hunger Outlook Worsening?

Despite narratives of economic “stability” and an estimated 4.3 percent growth rate in 2025, Afghanistan’s hunger crisis continues to worsen. The latest IPC analysis projects 17.4 million people (36 percent of the population) […]

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Four Major Imbalances in Afghanistan’s Economy

Afghanistan is a country that has long struggled with significant economic challenges. Despite the efforts of numerous international donors and countries aimed at revitalizing its economy, several critical imbalances persist. These imbalances have […]

Estimated read time 9 min read