DFAT notes, "The Taliban has declared an ‘interim government’ in Afghanistan, having taken power on 15 August 2021 after the fall of the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan." Please see the activity url for updates regarding DFAT's work in Afghanistan after 2021.

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Australia supports Afghanistan’s economic recovery from COVID-19 through activities aligned with the Afghan Government’s strategy for economic self‑reliance. DFAT's small investment with the Institute for State Effectiveness provides expert advice to government on critical policy reforms, including on economic responses to COVID-19. DFAT is also upporting the multi-donor Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund, which reduces the reporting burden on the Afghan Government, and joins our voice with likeminded donors to advocate for gender and disability-inclusive practices.

This work is a reflection of Australia's prioritization the inclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan’s economic and social life. DFAT continues to support girls’ education, which has compounding positive effects on their lives and those of their families and communities. Thei ongoing support to the Australia-Afghanistan Community Resilience scheme promises to advance economic empowerment for poor farmers, including women, in rural and remote areas.