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Afghanistan has become more business-friendly, says new World Bank report

KABUL - Afghanistan has become more business-friendly through reforms efforts launched in 2012-2013, according to a new joint report from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

31 Oct 2013

UN Special Representative Kubiš opens UNAMA’s office in northern Afghanistan

BALKH - The United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today inaugurated the premises of the world body’s office in Mazar-e-Sharif, the regional capital of the country’s north, highlighting how its presence there was a reflection of long-term commitment.

30 Oct 2013

UN-backed socio-demographic survey rolls out in Kabul

KABUL - Preparations are underway to roll out a socio-demographic and economic survey in Kabul Province, with the aim of collecting reliable data which can help guide the development policies and programmes of the Afghan Government and its international partners.

29 Oct 2013

New World Bank study finds slowdown in Afghan economy

KABUL - Following last year’s strong economic growth driven by “an exceptional agriculture harvest and rapid expansion of the services sector,” Afghanistan is facing a slowdown in growth this year mainly due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing political and security transition

27 Oct 2013

Activists march in Afghan capital demanding an end to sexual harassment and violence against women

KABUL - Over 200 women’s rights and civil society activists marched today in one of the busiest and most crowded areas of the capital, Kabul, to raise awareness about sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls in public places.

27 Oct 2013

UN-backed agency cleared over 1,900 minefields in Afghanistan last year – report

KABUL - A United Nations-supported mine action programme in Afghanistan made significant progress by clearing over 1,900 hazardous areas – covering 112 square kilometres of land – during the Afghan year of 1391 ending on 20 March 2013, according to a report released on Tuesday.

24 Oct 2013

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