Events at USIP

Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan


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In the three months since the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s numerous economic and humanitarian challenges have reached a catastrophic tipping point. On December 3, USIP hosted a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need.

Speakers

Scott Worden, welcoming remarks

Director, Afghanistan & Central Asia, U.S Institute of Peace

Vicki Aken

Afghanistan Country Director, International Rescue Committee 

William Byrd

Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Abdallah Al Dardari

Resident Representative in Afghanistan, United Nations Development Program 

Khalid Payenda

Former Acting Finance Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Kate Bateman, moderator 

Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/averting-fiscal-and-humanitarian-disaster-afghanistan

 

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