
Analysis
From Aid Dependency to Fragile Continuity: Assessing Afghanistan’s Economy, 2021–2025
Agriculture remains the backbone of Afghanistan’s economy, employing an estimated 60–65 percent of the population. The country’s main agricultural outputs include wheat, pomegranates, grapes, apricots, and nuts, alongside livestock and dairy products that supplement rural incomes. However, the sector continues to face significant challenges: recurrent droughts, outdated cultivation methods, inadequate irrigation systems, and vulnerability to climate shocks. One of the most transformative develop... Read More