Donor countries have tied Afghanistan’s future civilian financial aid of $3 billion a year for four years to strict conditions, including maintaining human rights, improving governance and reducing ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign aid to Afghanistan could reach $12 billion over four years, some with conditions
“Afghanistan’s future trajectory must preserve the democratic and human rights gains since 2001,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. “Any attempt to restore an Islamic emirate would have an ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign donors pledge $12 billion over four-years for Afghanistan with tougher conditions
“Afghanistan’s future trajectory must preserve the democratic and human rights gains since 2001,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. “Any attempt to restore an Islamic emirate would have an ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Other Foreign Donors Pledge Billions in Aid to Afghanistan
Over 100 countries and organizations committed about $3 billion in support to Afghanistan for 2021 at an aid conference, but disbursement depends on progress in talks between Kabul and the Taliban to ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan aid: Donors pledge $12 bln over 4 years with strings attached
"Afghanistan's future trajectory must preserve the democratic and human rights gains since 2001," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. "Any attempt to restore an Islamic emirate would have an ... ( read original story ...)
World Renews Conditional Aid For Afghanistan With Ceasefire Call
The international community on Tuesday pledged around $12 billion in aid for Afghanistan over the next four years -- but tied its money to rights being upheld in ongoing peace talks with the Taliban. ( read original story ...)
Donors pledge billions to Afghanistan, but with strings attached
Countries slap restrictions over pledged funds pending on progress in talks between Taliban and the gov’t, among others. ( read original story ...)
COVID pushes Asia to embrace big government
"There has been a big change of thinking from governments about what is possible," he says. "And this has come in part from new demands from the population." Asian governments are not suddenly going ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade higher after Dow surges to a new record
Stocks in Japan looked set to rise at the open following a record session on Wall Street as coronavirus vaccine hopes and reduced uncertainty in U.S. politics buoy investor sentiment. Investors will ... ( read original story ...)
China Makes a Safe Space for Consumers. Will They Spend?
Earlier this month, China loosened restrictions on licensed consumer finance companies to enable lower provision coverage ratios. That would allow them to lend more, and help consumers borrow more. ( read original story ...)