AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security Alarm: A REACH/UN assessment says malnutrition is rising in 53% of Afghanistan’s assessed areas, with cases doubling in 44% over three months; higher prices and lower incomes are forcing families to sell livestock, while floods and displacement add pressure. Agriculture & Inputs: FAO warns rising fertilizer costs could cut Afghanistan’s 2027 wheat output and asks for $38.3m to help up to 600,000 farming households buy fertilizer and certified seed before winter planting. Health Infrastructure: The Islamic Emirate says treatment and support for malnutrition cases continue nationwide, as officials report nearly three million people are covered by ongoing programs. Regional Trade Push: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed expanding exports into third markets, including Afghanistan, with Kazakhstan exports to Afghanistan nearing $500m in early 2025 and a long-term target of $3b. Construction & Industry: Reports also highlight new logistics plans for trade corridors to Mazar-i-Sharif and broader regional rail connectivity that could lower transport costs for Afghan-bound goods.
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