Reports

Background and Rationale Afghanistan remains highly vulnerable to regional geopolitical shocks due to its reliance on cross‑border trade corridors, its significant trade deficit, and the presence of large Afghan populations in neighbouring countries. The prolonged closure of…

Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: During the second week of May, the Afghani exchange rate appreciated slightly to AFN 63.6/USD, up 1.3% from the previous week and remaining stronger than both last year (-9%) and the…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Compounding shocks are intensifying pressure nationwide. Flash floods across multiple provinces and rising levels of crossborder returns are overwhelming already overstretched services, while WFP continues to support affected communities with lifesaving food and nutrition…

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis On August 31, 2025, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, approximately 30 km from Momand Dara (Nangarhar) and Nurgal (Kunar). The earthquake caused significant shaking across Kunar and Nangarhar,…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Key Economic Developments • Afghanistan’s economic environment remains fragile amid persistent regional trade disruptions, climate-related shocks, declining humanitarian aid, and continued large-scale returnee inflows. While modest economic recovery has continued, supported by domestic consumption, agriculture, and…

Description of the Event Date of event 01-09-2025 What happened, where and when? On 31 August 2025, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, approximately 30 km from Momand Dara (Nangarhar) and Nurgal (Kunar). The earthquake caused significant shaking…

KABUL, Afghanistan – Mothers and children in Afghanistan are bearing the brunt of a surging malnutrition emergency, as converging crises — economic distress, regional conflict, mass returns from Pakistan and Iran, and deep cuts to humanitarian…

Record population returns, drought and aid cuts push Afghanistan further into crisis, new UNDP report Modest economic growth fails to improve lives in Afghanistan as three in four people cannot meet basic needs and GDP per capita…

Key Messages • Market disruptions linked to insecurity and border-related movement restrictions were reported across assessed regions, affecting traders’ ability to maintain regular operations through temporary shop closures, supply chain disruptions, and restocking challenges. Eastern and southeastern…

Key Messages Starting in May/June, the anticipated average wheat harvest is expected to improve household access to food and income for millions across the country. Widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are…