Reconstruction
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Afghanistan
Five Years After the Taliban’s Return: Afghanistan Needs a Comprehensive Vision for the Future
DID Press: As Afghanistan approaches the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the country needs a comprehensive, forward-looking approach centered on its substantial domestic potential. The past five years cannot be assessed solely through political and security indicators.…
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Economy
Yemen War Losses Exceed $1T After 12 Years of Conflict, Sanaa Report Says
DID Press: A new assessment by Yemen’s Ministry of Economy, Industry and Investment in Sanaa says 12 years of war and blockade led by the Saudi-led military coalition have caused unprecedented damage to Yemen’s economic structure, with macroeconomic losses exceeding…
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Afghanistan
China, Türkiye Discuss Afghanistan Reconstruction and Regional Stability
DID Press: China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong said he held talks with Cihad Erginay on peaceful reconstruction in Afghanistan, regional security and efforts to strengthen stability. Xiaoyong wrote on X that the meeting was held in Ankara in…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Says Political Activists Have Key Role in Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs says political movements and activists can play a significant role in the country’s reconstruction and development by upholding Islamic values, safeguarding national interests, and serving the Afghan people. Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy…
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Afghanistan
Herat Municipality Unveils 80 Development Projects for 2026
DID Press: Herat Municipality has announced that 80 major development projects worth more than 1 billion Afghanis have been included in its 2026 work plan, aiming to expand urban infrastructure and improve public services. According to the municipality, the projects…
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Economy
Gaza Rubble Clearance Project Estimated at $2.5B Over 10 Years
DID Press: An estimated 40 million tons of debris remain across the Gaza Strip following the war, with an international cleanup and recycling project valued at approximately $2.5 billion under consideration. According to an Israeli media report, the operation could…
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Afghanistan
Baradar Urges Global Focus on Afghanistan Development Projects
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has called on the United Nations and international organizations to focus more of their assistance on development projects in Afghanistan. Baradar said development-focused support should prioritize…
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Afghanistan
UN: Return of Migrants Can Transform Afghanistan’s Local Economy
DID Press: As Afghanistan faces one of the largest waves of returning migrants in decades, the UN says the trend represents not only a humanitarian challenge but also a potential economic opportunity to rebuild and strengthen local communities. More than…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Envoy to Ankara: Afghanistan’s Security Should Serve as Foundation for Progress
DID Press: Caretaker government’s acting ambassador to Ankara emphasized at a ceremony commemorating (August 15) that the current security environment in Afghanistan should be used as a basis for progress and reconstruction of the country. Saniullah Farahmand, described (August 15) a…
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