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Economic challenges faced by Afghanistan under Taliban rule
TLDR Afghanistan's economy faced significant challenges due to decades of conflict, destruction of infrastructure, heavy reliance on poppy production, restrictions on women's rights, hindered innovation, and impeded human capital development under Taliban rule. Despite experiencing economic growth post-9/11 with foreign aid and support, challenges with currency stability and reliance on the U.S. dollar for transactions persisted, exacerbated by stricter limits on bank withdrawals imposed by the Taliban.
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The former central bank governor of Afghanistan, Ajmal Amadi, had to flee Kabul as the Taliban took over the city, leaving behind a country already struggling with economic issues.
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Ashmal Amadi had to quickly flee Afghanistan, leaving behind his belongings and even his salaries, as the Taliban took control of the country.
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Afghanistan's economy faced significant challenges due to decades of conflict, including the destruction of infrastructure and a heavy reliance on poppy production under Taliban rule.
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The Taliban's rule in Afghanistan severely hindered economic growth by restricting women's rights, hindering innovation, and impeding human capital development, leading to a stark contrast with efforts to rebuild the economy post-9/11.
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Afghanistan experienced economic growth post-9/11 fueled by foreign aid and support from the U.S. Federal Reserve, with the country holding nine billion dollars in foreign reserves, but faced challenges with currency stability and reliance on the U.S. dollar for transactions.
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The Taliban imposed stricter limits on bank withdrawals in Afghanistan due to the lack of access to physical dollars, exacerbating the country's economic challenges.
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The lack of access to physical dollars in Afghanistan is leading to a monetary contraction, hindering economic activity and exacerbating the country's financial challenges.
