— CENTER FOR DIALOGUE, POLICY & RESEARCH

Evidence. Dialogue. Policy.

Afghan-led solutions for Afghanistan’s future.

Mundigak is an independent research and dialogue institute producing evidence, convening inclusive dialogue, and translating knowledge into practical policy solutions for Afghanistan.

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Who We Are

Mundigak brings together Afghan researchers, practitioners, and community stakeholders to create structured platforms where evidence replaces speculation, dialogue replaces polarization, and policy is grounded in field realities and empirical evidence.

– What We Do

Three pillars of our work

A disciplined link between research, dialogue, and policy — each reinforcing the others.

Research

Independent, field-informed analysis on governance, society, economic conditions, and environmental pressures affecting livelihoods. Read more →

Dialogue

Inclusive forums bringing Afghans across ethnic, gender, regional, and political lines into informed and respectful exchange. Read more →

Policy

Clear, evidence-based recommendations designed to inform decision-making and public debates on Afghanistan. Read more →

— Research Areas

Where we focus

Four interconnected domains shaping Afghanistan’s stability and the lives of its people.

Governance & Society

Institutions, social cohesion, citizenship, trust, and state–society relations.

Economy & Livelihoods

Economic contraction, employment, migration, private sector constraints, and household resilience.

Climate & Environment

Climate vulnerability, water scarcity, agriculture, displacement, and climate-related economic risks.

Human Rights & Inclusion

Gender, minorities, civic space, education, and access to opportunity.

Publications

Knowledge, openly shared

Written for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. All publications are publicly accessible.

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State–society relations in transition

Research Report · Forthcoming 2026

An in-depth analysis of institutional trust and social cohesion across Afghan communities.

Livelihoods under economic contraction

Policy Brief · Forthcoming 2026

Practical, evidence-based options for protecting household resilience and employment.

Water scarcity & displacement

Working Paper · Forthcoming 2026

Mapping climate vulnerability and its cascading effects on rural livelihoods.

Roundtable: inclusive civic space

Dialogue Summary · Forthcoming 2026

Key themes from a cross-community dialogue on participation and trust.

Why Mundigak

Afghanistan needs Afghan-led analysis

Afghanistan faces overlapping structural challenges: institutional fragility, economic contraction, displacement, and growing pressure on natural resources. Sustainable progress requires credible evidence, inclusive dialogue, and Afghan-led policy solutions.

Rigorous research

Methodologically sound analysis of political, social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Evidence-based policy

Translating research into practical, actionable recommendations grounded in field realities.

Inclusive dialogue

Spaces where Afghans discuss grievances, build understanding, and identify shared solutions.

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There are several ways to strengthen independent, Afghan-led research and dialogue.

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For individuals with professional or scholarly interest in evidence-based research, inclusive dialogue, and informed policy discussion on Afghanistan.

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Contributions help sustain independent research, inclusive dialogue platforms, policy briefs, and engagement with Afghan and international stakeholders.

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