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Publication Nov 2024

Trust in Transition: Afghanistan’s Hawala System in Crisis and Recovery

Given that Afghanistan’s hawala (or money transfer) system is a critical component of the country’s financial ecosystem, this paper argues that this system—which is open to formalization—should be considered a foundational and enduring part of the financial sector. 

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Afghanistan: World Bank, ARTF Support Access to Finance for Small Businesses, Women’s Economic Inclusion with $16M Grant

The grant will support the Empowering Microfinance and Enterprises for Resilience and Growth (EMERGe) Project and will be provided directly to the Aga Khan Foundation USA.

Publication Jun 2023

Interoperability of Financial Services Providers: Afghanistan

This report looks for solutions for restarting the Afghanistan Payment System and ensuring interoperability to enable adoption of digital payments across the country.

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IFC Supports Afghan Women’s Access to Financial and Non-Financial Services

More than an estimated 5,000 women are expected to directly benefit from a new initiative led by Ghazanfar Bank, one of Afghanistan’s leading commercial banks.

Publication Sep 2019

No Household Left Behind: Afghanistan Targeting the Ultra Poor Impact Evaluation

Effect of the "Targeting the Ultra Poor" program on the well-being of poor households
Publication Dec 2015

Developing a Housing Microfinance Product: The First Microfinance Bank's Experience in Afghanistan

Case study and reference guide on offering housing-related loans to low-income earners
Publication Oct 2014

Inclusive Finance for Housing: Exploring Viable Business Models

Investigating issues faced by MFIs in developing housing microfinance products
Publication May 2013

Remittances, Payments, and Money Transfers: Behaviors of South Asians and Indonesians

Understanding the consumer behavior in remittances and payments market