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Economic Opportunity
Afghanistan's future rests on inclusive and sustainable economic development.
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Our Position
Afghanistan's future rests on inclusive and sustainable economic development: investment, jobs, and the transparent and responsible development of the country's natural resources.
Young Afghans must have access to education, employment and political participation. Investing in them is investing in the country's stability.
The Situation Today
- −20.7%Real GDP in 2021World Bank
- $467GDP per capita, 2025 estimateDown from $688 in 2012
- 17.4 millionPeople in crisis-level hungerNovember 2025 to March 2026 (IPC)
- 1 in 4Young Afghans unemployedWorld Bank
Figures are from published sources, set out in full on the topic pages below and in The State of Afghanistan 2026.
What We Call For
- Investment and jobs that reach people, not only the balance sheet.
- Transparent and responsible development of the country's natural resources.
- Work and enterprise open to women.
- Education and employment for young Afghans.
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Our Core Principles
- Democracy & Inclusive GovernanceA government accountable to its people.
- Human RightsEqual rights for all, including women and minorities.
- Education for AllEvery girl and every boy in a classroom.
- Rule of LawInstitutions that answer to the people, not to force.
- Economic OpportunityJobs, investment and responsible use of natural resources.
- Freedom of ExpressionThe right to speak, write, gather and believe without fear.
- A Stable and Peaceful AfghanistanNo safe haven for extremism or terrorism.
- A Connected AfghanistanEngaged with its region and the world.
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