Economic Recovery in Afghanistan
- F Funding Initiative/Portfolio
I Inactive
Key Information
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.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
South Asia
Afghanistan
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
2011 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
Institute for State Effectiveness Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund
COVID-19 Response
AdaptedGeographic Scope
NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
UnknownAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Cross-cutting areas
- COVID-19 Response
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Empowerment
- Gender equality
Program participants
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
- Other
Program Approaches Back to Top
Community engagement/advocacy/sensitization
- Technical assistance/capacity building to civil society organizations or governments
Policy/legal environment
- Advocating changes to existing laws/policies
Women's empowerment programs
- Advocacy/action
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Improved academic skills (literacy and numeracy)
Cross-cutting goals
- Changed social norms
- Increased advocacy/civic engagement
- Increased agency and empowerment