In the three months since the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s numerous economic and humanitarian challenges have reached a catastrophic tipping point. On December 3, USIP hosted a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need.
SpeakersScott Worden, welcoming remarks Director, Afghanistan & Central Asia, U.S Institute of Peace
Vicki Aken Afghanistan Country Director, International Rescue Committee
William Byrd Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace
Abdallah Al Dardari Resident Representative in Afghanistan, United Nations Development Program
Khalid Payenda Former Acting Finance Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Kate Bateman, moderator Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/averting-fiscal-and-humanitarian-disaster-afghanistan
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