AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHumanitarian Funding Crunch: OCHA says only 26% of Afghanistan’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is funded, leaving a roughly $1.3bn gap and threatening services including reproductive health support. Hunger & Malnutrition Surge: WFP warns 14 million Afghans face acute food insecurity, with child malnutrition at critical levels in multiple provinces; Action Against Hunger reports Helmand’s malnutrition treatment centers hit full capacity and warns therapeutic food and medical supply shortages are worsening outcomes. Climate-Linked Disasters: UN officials say floods in Nuristan and repeated climate shocks are deepening poverty and hunger, while families struggle to recover and seek work instead of aid. Energy & Resilience: Kabul’s persistent power outages are driving calls for solar investment, though experts note high costs and import dependence remain barriers. Livestock & Food Security Aid: The EU approved €11m to strengthen Afghanistan’s livestock sector across 17 provinces, aiming to improve animal health, food security, and climate-resilient livelihoods for about 300,000 families. Urban Planning Warning: UN-Habitat says Afghanistan’s cities are not prepared for rising urbanization, with half the population expected to live in cities by 2060. Public Health Focus: UNICEF highlights breastfeeding support as key to children’s healthy starts, echoing WHO warnings about delaying early breastfeeding.
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