AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoChild Nutrition Crisis: UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children under five face heightened risk of undernutrition in 2026, with acute malnutrition worsening in 26 of 34 provinces and most severe cases hitting children under two. Tax & Business Climate: The Taliban announced tax cuts for firms and individuals, plus new fuel-related taxes for importers, storage operators and distributors—while keeping state spending information limited. Water & Infrastructure: In Sar-e-Pol, UNICEF and OCHA-backed projects delivered drinking water to 3,500 families via 14 water supply networks, including deep wells, reservoirs, solar systems and 67,000+ meters of pipelines. Local Industry Push: A trade exhibition in Nangarhar opened with nearly 100 booths promoting construction materials, agriculture, dairy and food, aiming to expand markets for Afghan-made goods. Women’s Manufacturing: A Herat entrepreneur launched a cosmetics factory using medicinal herbs, creating jobs for 20+ women and exporting products to the US, France and Iran. Energy & Supply Chains: United Solar secured $1.6bn in funding and completed IFC-linked equity financing for FEOC-compliant polysilicon production in Oman, supporting cleaner solar supply chains.
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