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KABUL – International donors, including European nations, are being urged to expedite negotiations with Afghanistan’s interim administration to alleviate the adverse effects of U.S. aid reductions. The International Crisis Group emphasizes the necessity for a pragmatic approach that prioritizes the well-being of Afghans over political objectives. This includes cost-effective strategies to reduce poverty, such as maintaining essential aid programs, promoting job creation, and facilitating trade and infrastructure projects. The report also advocates for easing legal and policy restrictions that impede Afghanistan’s economic recovery and reconsidering sanctions that impose economic hardships on the country.
Since the U.S. aid cuts, at least 422 health facilities have suspended services, affecting over 3 million people, while water systems are deteriorating due to lack of maintenance. The International Crisis Group warns that global neglect of Afghanistan’s situation could have catastrophic consequences and calls for cooperation with the interim administration to reduce poverty and support women and girls.
