Against the Odds, a Stable Economy in Syria
By ECR’s Matt Whitley for Syrian Democratic Times
“Faced with a war economy and massive historical obstacles, it is remarkable that the AANES has been able to create one of the most stable and self-sufficient economies in the country. Through structures like Women’s Committees and economic councils, avenues of micro-credit and vocational training have been created, allowing for the creation of many new enterprises ranging from agriculture and animal husbandry, to recycling, to wholesalers’ organizations. Academies have been formed to fill gaps in educational access, training young people in everything from agronomics to economic theory — newly available in suppressed languages and at minimal cost.”
