Afghanistan development update / The World Bank.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Washington, DC : The World Bank, 2017.Description: ii, 34 pages : color maps ; 28 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet HN670.6. Z9.
Contents:
Contents: Executive summary—A. Recent economic developments—B. Outlook and medium-term prospects—C. Focus sections I : how to provide economic stimulus in a resource-constrained environment—D. Focus section II : movement patterns of returns and internal displacement in 2016 : an analysis based on a variety of data sources—Appendix I : World Bank Group program in Afghanistan.
Summary: Summary: “In 2016, violent unrest continued to have a negative impact on the security of livelihoods in Afghanistan. The number of civilian casualties increased to unprecedented levels, with intensified internal conflict adding to the political uncertainty. Business sentiment remained suppressed, with the number of new firm registrations having continued to decline over the past four years. Real GDP growth increased from 1.1 percent in 2015 to 2.2 percent in 2016, mainly driven by strong growth in the agriculture sector…”—(page i).
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Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Pamphlet HN670.6.Z9.A349 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 3ACKU000522812
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000522820
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000522838
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Cover title.
“May 2017”.
“The World Bank ; IBRD-IDA / World Bank Group”—cover page.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Executive summary—A. Recent economic developments—B. Outlook and medium-term prospects—C. Focus sections I : how to provide economic stimulus in a resource-constrained environment—D. Focus section II : movement patterns of returns and internal displacement in 2016 : an analysis based on a variety of data sources—Appendix I : World Bank Group program in Afghanistan.

Summary: “In 2016, violent unrest continued to have a negative impact on the security of livelihoods in Afghanistan. The number of civilian casualties increased to unprecedented levels, with intensified internal conflict adding to the political uncertainty. Business sentiment remained suppressed, with the number of new firm registrations having continued to decline over the past four years. Real GDP growth increased from 1.1 percent in 2015 to 2.2 percent in 2016, mainly driven by strong growth in the agriculture sector…”—(page i).

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