Research in aiding democracy in Afghanistan – how research can help contribute effectively to changes in society
Kaushik Mukherjee and Sunil PillaiACNielsen ORG-MARG, India
BACKGROUND
The name Afghanistan is synonymous with dry mountainous terrain, trouble, unrest and daunting challenges. After decades of war, the nation is suffering from a poor economy, and even its environment is in a state of crisis. The country is riddled with landmines left from the war, which are injuring and killing people regularly. Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a U.S., Allied, and Northern Alliance military action toppled the ruling Taliban...