(World Bank, Washington, DC, 2018-06-01)
World Bank Group
Afghanistan has achieved substantial
development progress since 2001, but faces important
upcoming challenges. Government efforts supported by aid
inflows have fueled rapid economic growth, expanded the
quality of and access to basic social services, and improved
the capacity of public sector institutions. However,
deterioration in the security situation following the
security transition in 2014 combined with declining
international assistance pose formidable challenges for
Afghanistan to manage its economy and deliver public
services. The availability of high quality, reliable
economic, socio-economic, and demographic statistics is
vital if appropriate policy responses to these challenges
are to be identified and implemented.