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Trends in local Afghan conflicts Synthesis
June 2009 Final
This Synthesis report brings together the findings of the 5
provincial conflict analysis reports on Badakhshan, Kunduz, Kabul,
Wardak and Ghazni and provides important analysis on the trends in
local Afghan conflicts including the increasing intensity of local
conflict; the increase in communal conflict and the annual cycle of
conflict. The synthesis paper also outlines the implications for the
new understanding of the effectiveness of peacebuilding programming,
the impact that development and governance activities have on
conflict and the links between local conflict and higher order
conflicts.
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Conflict
analysis: Chak and Sayedabad districts, Wardak province April
2009
This is the fifth and final report in CPAU’s series on conflict
dynamics in Afghanistan, focusing on Chak and Sayedabad
districts in Wardak. This report completes the conflict analysis
series by demonstrating the need for long-term high quality
monitoring of local conflict dynamics. The paper also argues
that the impact of insecurity and non-governmental groups in the
province have had a significant impact on the way in which local
conflicts are resolved.
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Conflict
analysis: Jaghori and Malistan districts, Ghazni province April
2009
This is the fourth report in CPAU’s series on conflict dynamics
in Afghanistan, focusing on Jaghori and Malistan district in
Ghazni province. This report uses new data which identifies some
of the trends and dynamics in local conflict in Jaghori and
Malistan in the context of local, provincial and regional
influences. The report demonstrates the impact of wider
insecurity on local conflict dynamics, particularly on the key
areas of local conflict such as land.
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Conflict
analysis: Farza and Kalakan districts, Kabul province March 2009
This is the third report in CPAU’s series on conflict dynamics in
Afghanistan, focusing on rural Kabul. This report uses new data
which identifies some of the trends and dynamics in local conflict
in Farza and Kalakan districts in the context of local, provincial
and regional influences. The report demonstrates the key importance
of land in local conflict, but also demonstrates the impact that
Kabul city has on the Shomali plain.
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Conflict
analysis: Kunduz city, Kunduz province March 2009
Conflict dynamics are
affected by a complex range of factors in Afghanistan, this is
particualrly important when carrying out peacebuilding and conflict
resolution activities in urban environments. This report uses new
data which identifies some of the trends and dynamics in local
conflict in Kunduz city in northern Afghanistan in the context of
local, provincial and regional influences. The conflict analysis of
Kunduz is the second of five reports looking at conflict dynamics in
Badakhshan, Kunduz, Kabul, Wardak and Ghazni.
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Conflict
analysis: Baharak district, Badakhshan province February 2009
Conflict dynamics are affected by a complex range of factors in
Afghanistan. This report uses new data which identifies some of the
trends and dynamics in local conflict in Baharak district in
northeastern Badakhshan province in the context of local, provincial
and regional influences. The conflict analysis of Baharak is the
first of 5 reports looking at conflict dynamics in Badakhshan,
Kunduz, Kabul, Wardak and Ghazni.
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Conflict Mapping Exercise and Report for
Action Aid Afghanistan
The nature of conflict in Afghanistan is very complicated and
diverse. To investigate ways that NGOs can work on conflict in
Afghanistan ActionAid Afghanistan asked CPAU to carry out a conflict
mapping and analysis and develop a discussion paper. A summary of the
findings from the mapping, which includes an assessment of conflict
drivers in Afghanistan, can be accessed from the link above.
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Roles and Functions
of Religious Civil Society in Afghanistan 2007
To what extent have Afghan religious leaders been
involved in the post-2001 efforts to build a new state and foster
development? What are their perspectives on the unfolding process, and
on the various actors – Afghan or international – that are driving it?
Are there ways in which to engage Afghan religious leaders more
thoroughly in the work for stability and development? These questions
are at the core of this report, which we explore in case studies from
two distinctly different areas of the country, Sayedabad in Wardak
province and Kunduz city in Kunduz province.
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Article [669KB]
Armed Groups and Peace Processes Afghanistan
2005
This paper researches into community opinion
about the effectiveness of the demobilization, disarmament &
re-integration process (DDR), as well as the peace process, the
commanders, community councils and the re-newed fighting. Based on data
gathered through questionnaires distributed in 5 provinces and 9
districts this research draws conclusions about everyday peoples
perceptions of the international security forces, security and
major threats to permanent peace.
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NSP Mid-term
Evaluation Report
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November 2005, the Post-war Reconstruction and Development Unit (PRDU)
at the University of York, U.K., was contracted by the MRRD to undertake
a mid-term evaluation of the NSP over a period of 6 months. Two of
CPAU’s present staff were also an integral part of field research
process. The central aim of the evaluation was to examine the
achievements and drawbacks of the Programme two years into its
implementation. The midway point for the NSP was seen as an opportune
moment to reflect on what has been achieved and to make recommendations
for improving the post mid-term evaluation phase (Phase 2) of the
Programme.
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Afghan NGOs
Communication System
This research paper seeks to identify communications issues
and themes for the better use of the planned web-based
resource centre. This report represents the view and
perspectives of a variety of people in the partner
organizations. It represents a step forward to identifying
the communication barriers within & outside the Partner
NGOs. To identify proper ways to develop and use the
web-based resource centre to find practical ways to
incorporate the use of internet into Partner NGO activities.
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A Conflict Analysis of
Afghanistan
The situation in Afghanistan is still characterized by substantial
violent conflicts, insurgencies, and challenges regarding political &
social as well as security matters, & cannot really be described as
post-conflict. This research paper considers aid and other interventions
based on these developments taking place in the country.
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Research on Hazara
District 2003
This research report
reflects the experience of Jaghori District in Ghazni Provinces. It is
important to an understanding of how communities work to prevent
conflict and war, and to resist strong pressure to change their culture
and priorities. It offers a complex, nuanced example of
determination and perseverance. This is not a stark, heroic,
sacrificial stance (although there is a certain heroism in persisting
against such unremitting pressure.) This is an example of
pragmatism as well as principle.
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Advocacy Practices; Afghanistan 2001 onwards
This research paper
is an attempt to help both national and international actors improve
their understanding of and increase their effectiveness in Advocacy
related activities in Afghanistan. For commitment and funds for the
advocacy sector to continue, it is important for the actors to develop
baseline measurements to measure progress and determine the impact of
their advocacy efforts and to establish whether as a result of these
activities, there are any major changes & positive contributions to the
reconstruction process of Afghanistan. This study focuses on Policy &
Community level advocacy & was conducted through interviews and meetings
with individuals & organizations involved in advocacy in Afghanistan.
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