Events At Usip

In the three months since the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s numerous economic and humanitarian challenges have reached a catastrophic tipping point. On December 3, USIP hosted a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need. Speakers Scott Worden, welcoming remarks Director, Afghanistan & Central Asia, U.S Institute of Peace Vicki Aken Afghanistan Country Director, International Rescue Committee  William Byrd Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace  Abdallah Al Dardari Resident Representative in Afghanistan, United Nations Development Program  Khalid Payenda Former Acting Finance Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Kate Bateman, moderator  Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/averting-