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Blog post | 2021

Afghanistan: Beyond humanitarian relief

Astri Suhrke and Arne Strand (2021)
(Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies)
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https://www.humanitarianstudies.no/afghanistan-beyond-humanitarian-relief/

We examine why the looming humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan necessitates a broader engagement with the Taliban, and that the focus of aid to Afghanistan needs to shift from relief to development assistance as soon as possible.

Read more:
https://www.humanitarianstudies.no/afghanistan-beyond-humanitarian-relief/

Astri Suhrke

Emerita Research Professor
  • astri.suhrke@cmi.no
  • +47 47938053
  • +47 99231947

Arne Strand

Senior Researcher
  • arne.strand@cmi.no
  • +47 90604776
  • Corruption
  • Humanitarianism
  • Afghanistan
  • Emergency assistance
  • Statebuilding
  • Development assistance

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