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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.
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.
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.
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.