US Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Karen Decker, highlighted the importance of accountability for aid spending in Afghanistan as she met with the representative of the World Food Program and other aid organizations in Doha on Monday.
In a post on X, Decker emphasized that “as the largest donor, the U.S. needs accountability for every dollar spent” in Afghanistan.
She stressed that every dollar is crucial for Afghans facing multiple crises and is essential for their survival.
The United States stands as the single largest humanitarian donor in Afghanistan, contributing nearly $2 billion in humanitarian assistance since mid-August 2021. This includes a substantial contribution of over $1.46 billion from USAID.
US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, SIGAR, in a recent report expressed concerns over the Taliban’s influence on the money sent to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.
Addressing the urgent needs in Afghanistan, the World Food Program recently stated its requirement for $400 million in immediate aid before winter sets in. The call for accountability comes as the nation grapples with humanitarian challenges, and the U.S. aims to ensure that its aid contributions effectively support the Afghan population in crisis.
