Afghanistan, Oct. 8 -- The World Bank says Afghanistan's economy shows modest growth, but rising poverty, weak governance, and declining aid continue to threaten long-term stability and recovery.
The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan's economy shows modest signs of recovery, but deep poverty, displacement, and a fragile humanitarian situation continue to threaten the country's stability. The findings are part of its latest Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Economic Update, titled "Jobs and Women: Untapped Talent, Unrealized Growth."
According to the report, Afghanistan's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by about 4.3% in fiscal years 2025-2026, driven largely by household and public consumption. Y...