Omar Zakhilwal

Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan's minister of financeOmar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan's minister of finance

Afghanistan's minister of finance tells The Banker how the government is addressing its significant security and infrastructure challenges and calls for Afghanistan to be given more control over how international aid money is spent within its territory. Writer Michelle Price

Impressive progress keeps hopes high

Afghanistan has many issues to resolve, such as security, a poor infrastructure and over-reliance on aid. But when you consider the recent strides that have been made, the country has reason for optimism. James Eedes reports from Kabul.

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