World Water Diplomacy & Science News - The lack of Afghanistan’s ability to develop its water

Improving the national and transboundary management of water resources in Afghanistan is a necessity to improve the lives of millions of people. [...] Afghanistan map and transboundary rivers The main surface water resources of Afghanistan are the Amu Darya, the Helmand River, the Kabul River, and the Harirud and Murghab rivers. [...] These goals are crucial elements of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy 2008–2013 (ANDS), the cornerstone of Afghanistan’s development policy.8 Therefore, under the umbrella of economic and social development, water and irrigation feature prominently as a separate area of focus in the ANDS. [...] The lack of transboundary water agreements/institutions between Afghanistan and its neighboring countries will significantly affect short and long term the inter-state multilateral cooperation and the status of the water resources in the region. [...] CONCERN ABOUT THE TALIBAN DISRUPTS HUMANITARIAN AID After the US and NATO withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021.