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Afghanistan as a Test of Canadian Politics: What Did We Learn from the Experience?

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This paper considers lessons that can be drawn from the Canadian effort in Afghanistan, especially the challenges of trying to build security, governance and development in Kandahar. First, it examines how the Canadian Forces (CF) adapted over time, both in Afghanistan and in Ottawa. Second, it looks at the challenges presented by a minority government and what can be learned from this political context.

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

Afghanistan as a Test of Canadian Politics: What did we Learn from the Experience?

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The Centre for International Governance Innovation and the SSR Resource Centre have just released the 10th and final edition of the Afghanistan Papers. Stephen Saideman’s paper, Afghanistan as a Test of Canadian Politics, considers lessons that can be drawn from the Canadian effort in Afghanistan, especially the challenges of trying to build security, governance and development in Kandahar. First, it examines how the Canadian Forces (CF) adapted over time, both in Afghanistan and in Ottawa. more...

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Mike Lawrence on May 15, 2012

A just peace? The legacy of war for the women of Afghanistan

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This report examines what has changed for Afghan women in the last decade, and what prospects there are for retaining any of the positive achievements during this rocky time of transition and reconciliation. ActionAid has also carried out a rare survey of 1,000 women in Afghanistan – one of the very few times that Afghan women have been asked their opinion on the last 10 years of war and a possible Taliban return to power. It reveals that 72% of Afghan women believe their lives are better now more...

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D C on May 15, 2012

The A to Z Guide to Afghanistan Assistance 2012

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Aiming to enhance understanding of the actors, structures and government processes related to aid and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, the new edition offers:A comprehensive glossary of assistance terms, including new entries on Afghanistan’s water resources, mineral wealth and the Transition processAn overview of Afghanistan’s system of governmentKey primary documents along with country and city mapsIn collaboration with the World Bank, a new section of 34 provincial profiles presenting more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 14, 2012

NATO in Afghanistan: Transition

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This new NATO LibGuide is intended to provide a few starting points to assist users and researchers gather information from available sources, on transition in Afghanistan, from NATO/ISAF to Afghan leadership.

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Isabel Fernandez on May 15, 2012

Inclusion of protections for women and girls central to transition security sector framework for Afghanistan - UN

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The Government of Afghanistan and NATO should ensure that protections for women and girls are a central component of transition and post-transition security frameworks for Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund said . As heads of state and NATO prepare for the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May, UNAMA, UNFPA and UN Women called on NATO and the Afghan government to fulfill UN Security Council Resolution 1325 which more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 13, 2012

ISSUE IN BRIEF: Labor Migration From Colombo Process Countries

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Since 2005, the Colombo Process (CP) Member Countries have taken concrete, proactive steps to manage labor migration by, for example, amending existing regulations or adopting new legislation, creating new government structures dedicated to managing labor outflows, signing bilateral agreements (BAs) and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with key destination countries and launching innovative programmes and activities at various levels of government. This brief highlights 10 potential areas of more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 14, 2012

Strengthening the rule of law in crisis-affected and fragile situations

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The rule of law is based on justice and security – two of the most essential prerequisites for sustainable peace and development. From Afghanistan to Nepal to Somalia, UNDP rule of law programmes are delivering tangible results on legal aid, tackling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), enhancing justice and security service provision, strengthening security sector governance, and supporting transitional justice processes. This programme document represents the basis for initiating “phase more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 15, 2012

USAID in Afghanistan: Partnership, Progress, Perseverance

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Great strides have been made in health and education, bringing more Afghans back into economic and civic life. Institutions that can accountably respond to people's needs and aspirations are being restored. Investments in infrastructure and human capital are making the country less vulnerable to insurgents and illicit business and more attractive for private-sector enterprise. At the same time, USAID has improved how they work in Afghanistan. These reforms are core to their mission to more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 15, 2012

Afghanistan in Transition: Looking Beyond 2014

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This first report is intended to be comprehensive, so it also discusses the broader historical and political economy context of development in the country, and how Afghanistan compares with other countries that have undergone their own transitions over the past 30 years. While many features of the Afghan story and the current challenges that Afghanistan faces are unique, other countries share different elements of that story—and may offer lessons on how to move away from violence and establish more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 10, 2012

Afghanistan: Political Dialogue in the Shadow of Violence and Insecurity

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The current security, political and economic environment in Afghanistan presents significant challenges to ending the conflict. Facts on the ground have largely worked against political dialogue in the first four months of 2012. In recent weeks, however, there have been small steps forward in four areas: 1) dialogue with the Taliban; 2) easing tensions with Afghanistan’s neighbors; 3) Afghan leadership exercising its sovereign authority; and 4) international commitment backed up by credible more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 13, 2012

Afghanistan - Justice Service Delivery Project : environmental and social management framework

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The development objective of the Justice Service Delivery Project is to increase access to and use of legal services. The project development objectives will be achieved by: a) encouraging specialization and close collaboration among various service providers ; b) aligning structure, organization, processes and capacities of Justice Institution (JI) to contemporary needs of users; and c) easing access to legal information by legal professionals, JI and broader public. Negative impacts include: more...

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D C on May 02, 2012

The Role of China in Afghanistan’s Economic Development & Reconstruction

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This report examines the contribution of the People’s Republic of China to reconstruction and development in Afghanistan, with a particular emphasis on mining and natural resource exploitation.

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Moushumi Biswas on March 04, 2012

The State of Telecommunications and Internet in Afghanistan - Six Years Later 2006-2012

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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the ICT sector in Afghanistan, covering: developments and intersections across the areas of infrastructure; policy; internet and telecommunication services; accessibility and affordability; key players and operators and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the sector.The reports’ findings reveal unique comparative industry statistics since 2002, showing consistent and strong growth in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 02, 2012

Afghanistan: Strengthening principled humanitarian response capacities

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is undertaking a study on strengthening principled humanitarian response capacities with research input from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). This study seeks to examine the challenges to adhering to these principles in practice and how donor funding restrictions can hamper the ability to provide principled humanitarian assistance. The case study in Afghanistan is the second of four case studies (Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan and South Sudan more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 08, 2012

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