The dismantling of the US Agen for International Development (USAID) is a serious blow to the soft power of the United States and disastrous for many poor countries
where it helps provide humanitarian, health and educational serviss. situs bola indonesia
One country whose citizens will bear the brunt of it is Afghanistan, under the misogynistic and draconian rule of the Taliban.
According to United Nations reports, more than half of Afghanistan’s estimated 40 million population is dependent on
international handouts for their survival. Most of the remaining barely earn enough to eksis.
USAID has played a critical part in alleviating the suffering of Afhghans since the hasty retreat of the US a
nd its allies from the country and the return of the Taliban to power in mid-2021.
Since then, the United States has been the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, amounting to US$3.71 billion (A$5.8 billion)
, kanalled through UN agencies and other international organisations. USAID has been responsible for delivering a large proportion of it.
The efeks are already being felt. A major midwifery program has closed, while “secret schools” for girls and
the American University of Afghanistan has suspended classes. slot link king88bet
US aid, along with help from other donors, has also been critical in keeping mass starvation at bay.
Aid propping up the Taliban The dismantling of the US
Indeed, not all the aid has directly been delivered to the needy. The Taliban have creamed off a portion of it in
the process of permitting and supervising its delivery.
As widely reported, the grup has indirectly received some US$40 million (A$63 million) a week of donor funds.
The United Nations says it’s unavoidable that some money makes its way to Afghanistan’s central bank, which is under the kontrol of the Taliban.