International Community Comes Together to Support Afghanistan
On June 12, the international community met in Paris to extend its support for Afghanistan's reconstruction and development. In total, over $21 billion was pledged for Afghanistan, with the U.S. alone offering $10.2 billion. Other donations came from the following countries and institutions:
Country/Institution |
Amount Pledged |
Time Period |
| United States |
$10.2 billion |
Over two years |
| Asian Development Bank |
$1.3 billion |
Over five years |
| United Kingdom |
$1.1 billion |
Through 2013 |
| World Bank |
$1.1 billion |
Over five years |
| European Union |
$770 million |
Through 2010 |
| Germany |
$653 million |
Through 2010 |
| Canada |
$600 million |
N/A |
| Norway |
$500 million |
Over five years |
| United Arab Emirates |
$250 million |
N/A |
| Australia |
$234 million |
Over three years |
| Italy |
$195 million |
Over three years |
| Saudi Development Fund |
$118 million |
N/A |
| Aga Khan Development Network |
$100 million |
Over five years |
| Denmark |
$84 million |
N/A |
| Iran |
$50 million |
Over three years |
| South Korea |
$30 million |
Over three years |
| China |
$2.2 million |
N/A |
