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Book SynopsisTo access the maps mentioned in this book, Click Here. Despite the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan remains a country in dire need of strong international support. Only with an understanding of the conditions in both urban and rural areas will the international community be able to offer aid and remain committed to long-term development. This fascinating and clearly written book mines a rich and unique array of data, which was collected in rural areas of Afghanistan by an expert team of researchers, to analyze countrywide trends in the relationship between human security and livelihoods. The team's research and recommendations, published here for the first time, suggest that international assistance or national development strategies that ignore the long-term developmental and structural goals and sideline the moderate elements of Afghan society will be doomed to failure. The authors' deeply informed policy recommendations will help to focus further action on vital issues such as co-
Trade ReviewA detailed study of the terrible insecurity in which Afghans live. . . . Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
A welcome contribution on what is needed between the international community and the Afghan population: renewed trust. The authors help us better understand how enhancing the human security and livelihoods of Afghans sets the framework for reconstructing peace, dignity, and hope. -- Ariane Brunet, Coalition for Women's Human Rights in Conflict Situations
This excellent book develops a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the situation of the Afghan people as they face current and emerging threats to their security. The authors bring both an intimate understanding of the complex social structures relevant in Afghanistan and empirical evidence of the causes and consequences of human insecurity in the country. -- Annalies Borrel, United Nations Children's Fund
An important and captivating book that contains one of the first analyses of local perceptions of human security in the immediate aftermath of the demise of the Taliban regime. It demonstrates that evidence-based research can play a crucial part in informing policy development. Donors, aid agencies, and scholars should pay more attention to research that puts the 'view from below’ at its core. -- Antonio Donini, Feinstein International Center, former director of UN humanitarian coordination in Afghanistan
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Provincial Background and Overview Part I: Rural Afghans and Human Security Chapter 2: Physical Security Chapter 3: Social Issues Chapter 4: Women's Rights Chapter 5: Family and Sexual Systems Chapter 6: Peace Chapter 7: Part I Concluding Thoughts: Seeking Security Part II: Rural Afghans and Livelihoods Chapter 8: Livelihoods and Natural Resources of Rural Afghans Chapter 9: Rural Livelihoods, Labor, and Income Chapter 10: International Assistance Chapter 11: Part II Concluding Thoughts: Linking Human Security and Livelihoods Part III: Rural Afghans and Systems of Justice: Formal, Traditional, and Customary Chapter 12: Formal Justice Systems Chapter 13: Traditional and Customary Systems of Justice Chapter 14: Part III Concluding Thoughts: Strengthening Justice and Rule of Law Systems Chapter 15: Moving Towards Human Security Afterword
