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Monitoring the ‘Real’ Afghan Economy Under Taliban Rule
As the Taliban pushed toward victory last summer, L4P published a groundbreaking report on the economy of Nimroz province. In this blog, co-author Graeme Smith revisits the paper. He argues that the experimental methodology that was used to map resource flows and revenues could also help answer some crucial questions about the emerging political economy of the Taliban regime.
Published: 14 March 2022
Lessons for Peace: Afghanistan is developing an independent evidence base to support development partner decision-making in Afghanistan.
Lessons for Peace: Afghanistan helps international development partners support development and peacebuilding by producing research to inform policymaking, and by convening space for debate and discussion. Our work is structured around three pillars of activity.
Pillar 1
Short-form reactive research
As talks and negotiations progress in Doha and internationally, L4P produces timely concise evidence briefs to inform policy decisions in Kabul and international capitals.
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Pillar 2
Horizon-broadening research
Building on lessons from past programming and comparative examples, L4P delivers comprehensive analyses of key areas for further support from international partners.
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Pillar 3
Convening and connecting
Using ODI’s position as an independent third party, L4P brings together stakeholders from development, humanitarian, political, and civil society backgrounds to debate research findings and develop policy responses.
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