AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCross-border violence: The Taliban says Pakistan’s strikes in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktia, Paktika and Kunar killed 36 civilians (including women and children) and injured 163, with homes hit and rescuers reportedly bombed again. Disaster risk: A separate report notes a strong earthquake shook Afghanistan and was felt across parts of India, underlining how quickly shocks can turn into humanitarian and infrastructure crises. Humanitarian pressure: UNHCR funding remains critically short, with only 29% of required support secured, raising risks for displaced Afghans and other refugees. Sustainability education: Uzbekistan’s universities entered global sustainability rankings, while an Afghan training push is expanding education opportunities—an indirect but important lever for long-term climate resilience. Regional development finance: UNIDO’s Bahrain office floated a BD40m international fund idea to back startups and MSMEs in conflict-affected countries, with Afghanistan mentioned as a possible future beneficiary.
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