AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoHumanitarian Funding Gap: Germany pledged €6.8 million to Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Fund, but UN OCHA says $1.42bn (83%) of the $1.71bn needed for 2026 remains unfunded, with food insecurity worsening and nearly 14 million people facing acute hunger. Public Health Watch: WHO reports four new wild polio cases in Afghanistan, bringing 2026 total to 19, with detections across Herat, Paktika and Kandahar and continued environmental surveillance in sewage. Electricity & Clean Energy: UNDP says reliable power is still a major barrier for Afghanistan, with most grid access in cities; it highlights solar systems for schools and healthcare, including solar-powered women’s markets with battery storage. Infrastructure & Water/Power: Afghanistan’s government approved 21 development projects worth about $99m, including reconstruction of the Manaqi Hydroelectric Dam in Kunar and upgrades to electricity transmission and distribution, alongside hospital construction and airport customs scanners. Disaster Risk & Preparedness: UNICEF reports flash floods killed 26 and damaged hundreds of homes, underscoring the need for stronger disaster preparedness and response.
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