| Description |
1 online resource ([16] pages) |
| Series |
Special report ; 386 |
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Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 386.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Transitioning in Afghanistan -- Local-level transitions -- Shifts in local power and resource control -- Looking ahead to the parliamentary elections -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"The election of Ashraf Ghani as president in 2014 gave Afghans and the international community hope that political reform was on its way. However, thus far, little has been achieved to improve governance and reduce corruption, especially at the local level. Based on interviews conducted in four communities in Afghanistan, this report reveals that economic and security changes are having the greatest impact on local politics, keeping the powerful elite in positions of influence as they compete over shifting resources and unpredictable political processes"--Publisher's website |
| Notes |
"February 2016." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-[16]) |
| Notes |
United States Institute of Peace Copyright 2016 2016 |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (USIP website, viewed February 22, 2016) |
| Subject |
Subnational governments -- Afghanistan
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Economic history.
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Politics and government.
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Subnational governments.
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| SUBJECT |
Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-2021
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Afghanistan -- Economic conditions -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Afghanistan.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Coburn, Noah, author.
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United States Institute of Peace, issuing body.
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