AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHumanitarian Funding & Women’s Rights: Norwegian Refugee Council chief Jan Egeland says it’s “hypocrisy” for countries to demand education and work rights for Afghan women while cutting aid; he warns UN funding is below 30% and notes disasters plus returns from Iran and Pakistan are worsening needs, with UNICEF flagging critical child malnutrition. Water & Disaster Risk: IRC reports Kabul could run out of water by 2029, raising alarms for long-term urban water security. Health Crisis: WHO reports 4 new polio cases in Afghanistan, bringing 2026 totals to 23, as health ministry urges donors to boost funding. Afghanistan’s Poverty Trap: An op-ed argues decades of war and aid haven’t built a self-sustaining economy, pointing to conflict, weak institutions, and resource dependence as reinforcing “poverty traps.” Climate Extremes Beyond Borders: Nepal’s deadly floods and hydro damage (from the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli system) highlight how cascading disasters can cripple energy and transport—lessons relevant for Afghanistan’s resilience planning.
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