Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : Many of the hurdles from that time could still apply: a lack of security, poor infrastructure, corruption, inconsistent government policies and regulations, and frequent turnover of government officials.
59% : Mining could help replace poppies as a steady revenue stream.
50% : Rahmatullah Sharifi, a gemstone dealer who bought two sets of emeralds at the auction, said he didn't mind paying the tax.
47% : Warlords and politically connected dealers dominated the trade, and tax collection was haphazard at best.

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