Associated NGPA research project
Howell, The 'Global War on Terror', Non-Governmental Public Action and Aid'|
Practitioner organisation
British Agencies Afghanistan Group (BAAG)
Contact details
Email: elizabeth.winter@baag.org.uk|
Objectives
To explore the current debates on and progress in the development of civil society in Afghanistan by:
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examining the dichotomy in relation to traditional structures and mechanisms versus 'modern' approaches amongst members of civil society
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analysing the presence of non NGO civil society actors
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examining the role of civil society actors as agents for change in social processes and the challenges of engaging with them
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reviewing, with members of Afghan civil society, the existing definitions, the case for developing a working definition, and participating in a process to arrive at one
To undertake further research and dissemination to:
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examine inter alia whether there has been any progress towards the database of civil society organisations and activists, which has been mooted several times, with particular reference to those in the provinces and to make recommendations to CSOs and donors about the value of a database and how it could be developed and maintained.
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inform, be means of a briefing paper and seminar(s), CSOs and donors and policy makers of any relevant findings and recommendations which could lead to further understanding of, and positive developments in, Afghan civil society.
Key findings