George spells out how this works, especially for professionals who are one step up from low-paying, low-skill jobs like cashiers and truck drivers, and one step down from the CEO level, which still involves face-to-face meetings and personal, rather than digital networking.

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That is the responsibility of the Afghan government, which must step up its ability to protect its people, and move from an economy shaped by war to one that can sustain a lasting peace.

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