RESEARCH
Evidence rooted in the realities Afghans live every day
Field-grounded. Methodologically rigorous. Built for policy impact.
Mundigak’s research begins where most analysis ends: with the people directly affected. Our researchers combine rigorous methodology with deep field access — drawing on networks of Afghan researchers, civil society actors, and diaspora communities to produce analysis that is both academically sound and grounded in lived experience.
Every research output undergoes structured review for methodological integrity, ensuring findings are credible to policymakers, donors, and the communities they concern.
Research Areas
Four lenses on Afghanistan’s future
Governance & Society
Examining institutions, civic participation, and the social structures that shape accountability and trust.
Economy & Livelihoods
Analysing economic conditions, employment, and the systems that determine household and community resilience.
Climate & Environment
Researching environmental change, resource pressures, and their impact on Afghan communities.
Human Rights & Inclusion
Investigating the experiences of women, minorities, and marginalised groups across Afghan society.
Latest Research
Our first publications are in development
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Research outputs will be published here as they become available, organised by theme and searchable by topic.
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