Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan

December 03, 2021 01:26:20
Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan
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Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan

Dec 03 2021 | 01:26:20

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Show Notes

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.

Speakers

Scott 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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