Focus
Afghanistan: Supporting Investigative Reporting & Civil Society
Years active: 2017-2018
Project Purpose
To encourage a culture of constructive public debate and critical thinking in Afghanistan by developing a networked and professionalised local media sector across platforms that values in-depth reporting and promotes good governance and the rule of law.
Brief Summary
The project will identify and work with a cadre of Afghan journalists and related NGOs to build strong nationwide local media capacity, sharing learning and expertise around the need for greater accountability. It will establish a network of peer support for trained journalists (especially women) and targeted organisations to produce high-quality and critical content supporting the related goals of building capacity in the media sector and civil society to improve governance, accountability, and rule of law.
Afghanistan: Cotton Instead of Poppy?
Locals say that reviving a once-flourishing processing plant could provide a much-needed alternative.
Afghan Students Let Down by Private Universities
Graduates claim that many institutions are just money-making enterprises.
Peace Process Stalls in Afghan Province
Ex-militants say that broken promises are prolonging the insurgency.
Illegal Logging Destroying Afghan Forests
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
Afghan Land Endangered by Amu River
Poor infrastructure means that more and more territory is being swallowed up.
Afghanistan: Hothousing Farah's Economy
Hopes that new infrastructure could replace opium farming in the southern province.
Afghan Pomegranate Trade Bears Fruit
Nearly 23,000 tonnes sold abroad this year, bringing in some four million dollars.
Landmark Exhibition Celebrates Afghan Heritage
Hopes that efforts will boost fortunes of local Herati art scene.
Local Afghan NGOs Criticised
Some organisations accused of following self-serving agendas.