Afghanistan

Afghanistan Reconstruction and Recovery

ADB will play a crucial role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan and work with donor members to provide up to $500 million in highly concessional loans and grants over the first 2.5 years of the Afghanistan Interim Administration, according to ADB President Chino.

President Chino was speaking at an International Conference on Afghanistan's reconstruction, held in Tokyo on 21-22 January 2002. A preliminary needs assessment, jointly prepared by ADB, the World Bank and United Nations Development Programme was the basis for discussion during the meeting.

• Review the Preliminary Needs Assessment Report

• Read President Chino's speech at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan's Reconstruction, 21 January 2002

• Listen to the 4-minute NPR radio report on the Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo, 20-21 January 2002

• Co-chairs' summary of conclusions: The International Conference on Reconstruction Assistance to Afghanistan