The Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is an independent research organisation based in Kabul. AREU's mission is to conduct high-quality research that informs and influences policy and practice. AREU also actively promotes a culture of research and learning by strengthening analytical capacity in Afghanistan and facilitating reflection and debate. Fundamental to AREU’s vision is that its work should improve Afghan lives. (More)
News & Updates:
Afghan Elections: A new briefing paper from AREU analyses voter patterns and attitudes from three areas of Kabul Province, finding some positive signs amidst the general disarray of Afghanistan’s 2009 electoral process.
AREU conducted a “Confronting Child Labour in Afghanistan” workshop on 21 July 2009 at the Safi Landmark Hotel in Kabul, bringing together government and NGOs working on issues related to child labour, education and child protection. The workshop drew on the findings of AREU’s child labour study (Briefing Paper, Synthesis Paper). The proceedings of the workshop are available here.
The Water, Opium and Livestock research study has concluded with the release of the final synthesis paper.
The English, Dari and Pashto versions of the 2009 A to Z Guide to Afghanistan Assistance are available online. Dari and Pashto hardcopies available for free from the AREU Kabul office. The guide contains comprehensive Afghanistan assistance-sector information, maps, guides to the Afghan government, and country-wide contact information.
