Published Jan 13, 2022
Afghanistan’s Former Central Bank Chief on the Dire State of the Country’s Economy
Ajmal Ahmady, Afghanistan's former central bank chief, sheds light on the country's economic turmoil following the Taliban's takeover, detailing the impacts of lost international aid, sanctions, and governance challenges, while highlighting the struggles faced by the central bank in stabilizing Afghanistan's crumbling economy amidst frozen reserves.
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