[Afghanistan] - GIZ restructures its operations in Afghanistan

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The German development organization (GIZ), in a statement announced restructuring its operations in Afghanistan, GIZ announced that it will
implement projects exclusively through non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
While existing and commissioned projects will continue, GIZ emphasized that starting in 2025, it will no longer employ its own national
staff in Afghanistan.The organization stated that, since August 2021 the situation for many people in Afghanistan has changed drastically
and the population is facing hunger and poverty.&People need support to cover their most basic needs,& the statement read.The statement
further stated that, its efforts in Afghanistan will focus on supporting the local population with essential services
&This includes improving self-sufficiency in poorer urban and rural communities, training midwives and women health professionals, and
supporting women entrepreneurs and women-led organizations.&GIZ has been operating in Afghanistan since 2002, contributing to sectors such
as healthcare, education, and basic services. Related Stories:  NGOs can freely operate in Afghanistan following principles: deputy PM4
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