— 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.
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.
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.
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.
Engage With Us
Join, support, or partner
There are several ways to strengthen independent, Afghan-led research and dialogue.
Become a Member
For individuals with professional or scholarly interest in evidence-based research, inclusive dialogue, and informed policy discussion on Afghanistan.
Support Our Work
Contributions help sustain independent research, inclusive dialogue platforms, policy briefs, and engagement with Afghan and international stakeholders.
Partner With Us
For research collaboration, dialogue participation, policy engagement, and institutional partnerships.
Support independent Afghan-led research
Independent support enables the institute to maintain analytical integrity and institutional autonomy.