The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Kabul University (KU) entered into partnership in late 2005 to establish the Center for Policy and Human Development (CPHD). The first Afghan policy research institution of its kind, CPHD has become the focal point of human development and policy research, teaching, and advocacy in the country.
The CPHD based at Kabul University campus, provided a welcoming institutional home. A modern facility with a Human Development Resource Center accessi more...

This research based report published by Center on International Cooperation (CIC) about Counter-Narcotics to stabilized Afghanistan. The author of the book - Barnett R. Rubin is Director of Studies and Senior Fellow at the Center on International Cooperation of New York University.

The Taliban may have been stripped off their powers to legislate the lives of Afghanistan’s women, the latter, however, still are struggling to attain a decent living standard. Pawaz, which means “take flight” in Dari has been issuing small loans of $100 or less to around 600 of these women. Katrin Fakiri, who is the director of Parwaz, believes that the recovery rate of these micro loans are very impressive but a lot more is required to salvage the rural females of Afghanistan out of thei more...

The government and people of Afghanistan strongly support the re-establishment of a civilian government in Pakistan , and stand ready to collaborate closely with the new regime to address common security threats to the two nations. However, Pakistan needs to craft an approach to their northwestern border that balances their internal security needs with their regional and international commitments to Afghanistan 's stability. Peace in Pakistan simply cannot come at the expense of security in Afgh more...

The editorial regarding 'Fissures on Afghanistan' (Wednesday) correctly warns that 'So long as Pakistan remains a sanctuary for jihadists targeting Afghanistan, NATO's progress in keeping the terrorists out will be limited.'

In addition, the ongoing peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban in the country's Federally Administered Tribal Areas have coincided with increased cross-border terrorist attacks in the south and east of Afghanistan, further undermining NATO's stabilization e more...

Synopsis: "This USIPeace Briefing discusses Afghanistan’s challenges and proposes solutions in economic development, project implementation, coordination and security. The briefing was prepared in anticipation of the June 2008 Paris donors conference to renew commitments to the country and discuss the Afghan National Development Strategy." PDF. 9 pages

The government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and representatives of the international community met June 12 in Paris to reaffirm their long-term partnership in support of the people of Afghanistan, their security, prosperity and human rights.

The prospects for peace in Afghanistan are being undermined because
Western countries are failing to deliver on their promises of aid to
the tune of $10bn and because aid going to the country is used
ineffectively, according to a new report written by ACBAR, an
alliance of national and international aid agencies working in
Afghanistan.

The international community has pledged $25bn to Afghanistan since
2001 but has only delivered $15bn. The US is the biggest donor to
Afghanistan but als more...

The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is an independent research organisation based in Kabul. AREU's mission is to conduct high-quality research that informs and influences policy and practice. AREU also actively promotes a culture of research and learning by strengthening analytical capacity in Afghanistan and facilitating reflection and debate. Fundamental to AREU’s vision is that its work should improve Afghan lives.

The Afghanistan Compact was launched at the London Conference, which took place on 31 January-1 February 2006 as a direct follow-up to the Bonn Agreement. With a focus on security, governance, reconstruction and development, and counter-narcotics, the Compact is a framework for continued international engagement and support to Afghanistan. The Compact delineates outcomes, benchmarks and mutual obligations in an attempt to coordinate efforts and create greater synergies between the government and more...