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More than three decades of war continue to hamper the school system.

23 Jan 15

Lack of awareness of what NGOs do means they need to work harder to get their message across.

12 Jan 15

Calls for institutional reforms to boost public trust in officialdom.

9 Jan 15

Authorities in Laghman and Paktika provinces urged to do more to ensure basic standards are met in prison system.

8 Jan 15

Provincial needs ignored when budget allocations are decided by central government.

7 Jan 15

When public servants are picked for their political connections, transparency and probity go out the window.

31 Dec 14

Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.

19 Dec 14

Custom often dictates that boys get an education while girls are left "one step behind", speakers at discussion events say.

17 Dec 14

Voters urged to hold parliamentarians to higher standards in next year’s election.

12 Dec 14

Local experts say social injustice has spurred young people to join the Taleban.

9 Dec 14

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