Supporting Afghan researchers at risk: critical analysis of key lessons

Examines the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and its education system.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
5 September 2023
Country:
Afghanistan
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Halaimzai, S., Theros, M., Kapadia, S.

Abstract

This paper examines the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and its education system, which has caused fear and self-censorship among scholars. International cooperation and funding for Afghan research have declined, threatening knowledge production. Given the uncertainty surrounding the future of academic research and the humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, this paper makes 9 key recommendations to address the challenges faced by at-risk researchers.

This report is an output of the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PEACEREP) programme.

Citation

Halaimzai, S., Theros, M., & Kapadia, S. Supporting Afghan Researchers at Risk: Critical Analysis of Key Lessons (Afghanistan Research Network Reflection). PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2023

Supporting Afghan researchers at risk: critical analysis of key lessons

Published 5 September 2023
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