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.
Afghan Local Police Accused of Extortion
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.
Afghanistan: Battle Over Polio Vaccine
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
Kandahar's Sole Female Prosecutor
Women face uphill battle to access justice.
Taleban Impose Changes on Afghan Curriculum
Courses on Islamic subjects replace lessons on culture and counter-terrorism.
Concerns Over New Afghan-US Airstrikes
Tactic signals fresh effort to eliminate insurgents’ income from narcotics.
Work of Afghan Human Rights Body Questioned
Locals claim that few Afghan have even heard of the flagship organisation.
Afghan Entrepreneurs Bemoan Lack of State Support
Plans for a dedicated business park in south of country have failed to materialise.
Afghan Prison Deemed Death Trap
Prisoners endangered as building work stalls on new premises.
Afghanistan: Crossing the Border to Call Home
Telecommunication provision so poor that locals need to use the services of neighbouring Tajikistan.