Rebuilding Afghanistan, From Evidence to Action

Independent, Afghan-led policy and advocacy driving peace, governance, and accountability for a sovereign, functional state.

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We confront the realities of failed states head-on, no compromise, no excuses, just facts and solutions to rebuild Afghanistan from within.

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Peacebuilding and Reconciliation.

Kabul Institute brings together conflicting parties, supports grassroots reconciliation initiatives, and advises on transitional justice mechanisms. By centering local perspectives and practical solutions, we work to repair social cohesion, address historical grievances, and create sustainable pathways toward a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

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Nation Building and Political Reconstruction

We develop realistic models for post-conflict state reconstruction, addressing collapsed legitimacy, citizenship, and national identity. KI advises on political settlements that transcend ethnic divisions and zero-sum power struggles, providing Afghan-led, context-specific strategies to strengthen state institutions, governance systems, and national cohesion.

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Governance, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption.

KI diagnoses systemic corruption, designs accountability mechanisms, and advises on public administration reform and service delivery. Our research and strategic guidance help rebuild institutional trust, ensure ethical governance, and empower citizens to demand accountability in political and administrative processes.

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Produce evidence-based analysis and actionable policy guidance for Afghan and international stakeholders.

We generate concise, actionable policy briefs, counter misinformation, and provide strategic advice to governments, multilateral institutions, and Afghan stakeholders. KI serves as a trusted reference for accurate, fact-based analysis that moves beyond propaganda, clarifies responsibility, and guides informed decision-making in Afghanistan.

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Our magic numbers

Numbes and data never lie, we move forward using numbers to reveal truth and guide action.

57%

Over half of Afghanistan’s population—approximately 57%—faces urgent humanitarian needs, from access to food and clean water to healthcare and shelter.

6 million

Since 1979, Afghanistan has endured decades of conflict, resulting in over 6 million Afghans displaced internally or abroad.

Help Afghan families rise from hardship to hope!

Through the Afghan Refugees Fund, we provide micro-loans to Afghans living in extreme hardship, enabling them to start small businesses, regain independence, and rebuild their lives.

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