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Afghanistan Development Update
The World Bank's December 2025 economic outlook for Afghanistan
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THE LATEST FROM AFGHANISTAN
Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blog posts, research, and publications below.
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Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development
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Policy Research Working Paper
The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan
The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan
This paper uses microdata from the Labor Force and Household Surveys conducted in Afghanistan to show the wage premium differences for education between men and women, documenting a significantly larger premium for women.
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Afghanistan Gender Landscapes
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Urban Municipal Service Delivery in Afghanistan: Citizens’ Perceptions following the Political Transition in 2021
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Macro Poverty Outlook for Afghanistan - October 2025
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