
15 Dec Vulnerability in Afghanistan before and during the shift in power
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Authors | Dr. Vidya Diwakar, Ihsanullah Ghafoori, Dr. Orzala Nemat |
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Type | Working Paper |
Theme | Social Protection and Livelihoods |
Language | English |
Date of Publication | December 15, 2022 |
Total Pages | 72 |
Available In | English |
Description |
This paper identifies vulnerable groups in Afghanistan and examines how they can be supported
through humanitarian and wider assistance provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development
Office (FCDO). It synthesises a range of quantitative and qualitative data sources from 2019 to 2022,
spanning multiple household and settlement survey datasets and qualitative in-depth interviews
with households and key informants to understand risks and resilience factors that could contribute
to vulnerability reduction. This is complemented with a rapid literature review of vulnerability in
Afghanistan based on journal articles and grey literature primarily over the last decade to offer a
longer-term perspective. The study was commissioned by the FCDO’s South Asia Research Hub to
better understand who is most vulnerable in Afghanistan and how can they be supported through
humanitarian and wider assistance provided by FCDO, especially since the August 2021 shift in power.
Key findings of the analysis are presented below. |