Since 2017 Toby Lanzer is the Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), where he also serves as United Nations Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). On Friday Mr. Lanzer contributed very valuable and also critical insights and experiences regarding the interrelations of humanitarian aid – development and peace building (Triple Nexus) based on the case of Afghanistan to the panel “Triple Nexus = Triple Challenge?”. We are sharing with you his presentation “Triple Nexus: The case of Afghanistan” for your rereading, continued consideration and as input for follow up discussions.