Economy

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  Economy

  2023-05-10

  USAID-backed fruit orchards increase yields by over 70% in Helmand

  Hundreds of orchards are bearing fruit, giving farmers an alternative to poppy cultivation and a way out of poverty.

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  Economy

  2023-05-09

  Balkh farmers switch from poppies to strawberries for sustainable income

  Poppy cultivation has damaged Afghanistan's image, led to drug addiction among Afghan youth, and ultimately has not proven to be a consistent source of income.

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  Economy

  2023-05-04

  Raisi's suggestion to use Iranian rial in trade with Afghanistan sparks outrage

  'Iranian currency is unstable and worthless,' Afghan economists and traders say, warning against embracing Tehran's short-sighted political and economic policies.

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  Economy

  2023-05-03

  Afghans among those in serious need of food, says UN

  More than 40% of those in serious need of food live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Yemen, according to the UN.

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  Economy

  2023-04-28

  Afghans express growing concerns over deteriorating economic situation

  A year and a half ago, Afghans would regularly buy things like shampoo, soap and other cosmetics. Nowadays, buying bread might be their main focus, and observers say things will get worse.

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  Economy

  2023-04-24

  Afghans voice concern over plans to sign lithium mining contracts with Chinese

  No one working at the Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is property trained to review complicated mining contracts, and China stands ready to exploit Afghanistan's vulnerabilities.

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  Economy

  2023-04-20

  UN aid saves thousands of Zabul families from hunger during, beyond Ramadan

  UNICEF has started a year-long programme to assist impoverished families in Zabul, and WFP has provided food items for them during Ramadan.

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  Economy

  2023-04-19

  Number of Afghans living in poverty nearly doubles to 34 million

  Roughly 85% of the population has slipped below the poverty line following political changes in August 2021, according to the United Nations.

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  Economy

  2023-04-10

  Unemployment crisis ravages multiple Chinese industries

  In the uncertain job market, viral social media videos share tips on where to sleep when you are unemployed, where to find free food and how to take free showers at hotels.

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  Economy

  2023-04-03

  Kunduz city road projects create jobs, ease life for commuters

  The UN-funded project will provide more than 10,000 local jobs and pave streets where locals had to brave potholes and mud.