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World Bank Paused 29 Projects in Afghanistan After August 2021

The World Bank said in a report that it paused 29 projects after August 2021 in Afghanistan.

According to the report, the abrupt pause of aid to Afghanistan following the political events of August 2021 revealed the country’s stark reliance on external assistance. 

“The abrupt pause of aid to Afghanistan following the political events of August 2021 revealed the country’s stark reliance on external assistance. The sudden pause in aid triggered an economic crisis and disruption to basic services that had previously depended on international assistance, including basic health and education. This, combined with an ongoing drought, led to a sharp increase in food insecurity with an estimated 70 percent of Afghan households having insufficient income to meet basic food and non-food needs," the report says.

The Islamic Emirate recently banned women from working in NGOs which also caused to halt in the operation of a number of humanitarian organizations.

“I think in such a critical situation, as more than half of the people of Afghanistan are struggling with hunger, the pause in the operation of aid organizations and other NGOs which can be effective in creating jobs and other support to the people, is devastating," said Abdul Naseer Rishtia, an economic affairs analyst.

According to the report, the 29 projects, which were paused after August 15, 2021, and worth $4.6 billion, have had vital impact on the country.

The Ministry of Economy called on the Wolrd Bank to resume its unfinished projects in the country.

“The support and resumption of development projects can improve the economic conditions of the people and find them work opportunities," said Abdul Rahman Habib, a spokesman for the MoE.

Kabul residents meanwhile expressed their concerns over their challenging economic situation.

“Security is ensured but the people are facing economic problems,” said Mohammad Asif, a resident of Kabul.

“At least 85 percent of the people of Afghanistan are living in poverty,” said Latif, a resident of Kabul.

Earlier, the World Bank estimated that Afghanistan’s GDP would be contracted between 30 to 35 percent.

World Bank Paused 29 Projects in Afghanistan After August 2021

According to the report, the 29 projects, which were paused after August 15, 2021, and worth $4.6 billion, have had vital impact on the country.

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The World Bank said in a report that it paused 29 projects after August 2021 in Afghanistan.

According to the report, the abrupt pause of aid to Afghanistan following the political events of August 2021 revealed the country’s stark reliance on external assistance. 

“The abrupt pause of aid to Afghanistan following the political events of August 2021 revealed the country’s stark reliance on external assistance. The sudden pause in aid triggered an economic crisis and disruption to basic services that had previously depended on international assistance, including basic health and education. This, combined with an ongoing drought, led to a sharp increase in food insecurity with an estimated 70 percent of Afghan households having insufficient income to meet basic food and non-food needs," the report says.

The Islamic Emirate recently banned women from working in NGOs which also caused to halt in the operation of a number of humanitarian organizations.

“I think in such a critical situation, as more than half of the people of Afghanistan are struggling with hunger, the pause in the operation of aid organizations and other NGOs which can be effective in creating jobs and other support to the people, is devastating," said Abdul Naseer Rishtia, an economic affairs analyst.

According to the report, the 29 projects, which were paused after August 15, 2021, and worth $4.6 billion, have had vital impact on the country.

The Ministry of Economy called on the Wolrd Bank to resume its unfinished projects in the country.

“The support and resumption of development projects can improve the economic conditions of the people and find them work opportunities," said Abdul Rahman Habib, a spokesman for the MoE.

Kabul residents meanwhile expressed their concerns over their challenging economic situation.

“Security is ensured but the people are facing economic problems,” said Mohammad Asif, a resident of Kabul.

“At least 85 percent of the people of Afghanistan are living in poverty,” said Latif, a resident of Kabul.

Earlier, the World Bank estimated that Afghanistan’s GDP would be contracted between 30 to 35 percent.

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