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Asia Foundation Releases 2019 Survey of the Afghan People »

...anding of Afghan views.” The survey has received coverage in international news media, including The New York Times, Reuters, and The Miami Herald, as well as in Afghan media such as Tolo News. Conversation about the survey findings has been taking place across Twitter and other social media platforms, marked with the hashtag #AfghanSurvey. The Survey was fielded during a period of uncertainty in Afghanistan: peace talks between the U.S. and the T...

The Asia Foundation Releases 2016 Survey of the Afghan People »

...of the survey have been the subject of news articles and editorials in ABC News, Voice of America, and many other news outlets. Full results and data are free and available for download on The Asia Foundation’s website, and a full video of the release event with discussion of survey topics and accompanying Q&A can be viewed on YouTube. In addition, a conversation about the survey’s findings has been occurring on Twitter, marked with #AfghanSurvey....

Most Afghans in Favor of Agreement with Taliban that Limits Women’s Rights »

...Afghans surveyed (53%) say the Taliban are the same as they were when they ruled Afghanistan, while 43% say they have become more moderate. Only 35% of Afghan women believe the Taliban has become more moderate, while nearly half (49%) of men share this belief. A negotiated settlement will likely bring an end to many of the freedoms officially granted to women after the fall of the Taliban government, an outcome that most Afghans would accept. Majo...

WIN/Gallup International Association Releases 38th Annual End of Year Survey »

...efore not surprising that 93% of those who use a mobile device say it enhances the quality of their life. [1] The State of Telecommunications and Internet in Afghanistan: Six Years Later (2006-2012). USAID Report. Online: http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1871/The%20State%20of%20Telecoms%20and%20Internet%20%20in%20Afghanistan%20(2006-2012)%20Low-Res.pdf....

ACSOR Data Featured in AAPOR Presentations »

...tes of poverty and geographic barriers. In addition, the legacy of Taliban rule and continued insurgent influences, especially in rural areas, continues to impact women’s rights and access to services. Click here to view the presentation. Women in Muslim Countries: A Multinational Analysis: The Women in Muslim Countries (WIMC) Project is a collective effort to understand the status of rights (in practice and beliefs), attitudes, and behaviors of M...

Asia Foundation’s 2013 Survey of the Afghan People by ACSOR Released »

...s concerns about safety, unemployment, provision of public services and corruption. Approval of the national government is high (75%), but drops with each sub-national level (provincial, district, and municipal authority). Concerns about security and the legitimacy of elected leaders are especially relevant as the 2014 presidential election approaches. A majority of Afghans (61%) believe that elections in the country are generally free and fair, b...

The Asia Foundation Releases 2015 Survey of the Afghan People »

...uation (42.7%), unemployment and the poor economy (35.5% together), and corruption (24.2%) as the country’s main problems.[1] For the first time, the survey asked about the biggest problems facing youth, an important question in a country where over half the population is under the age of 18.[2] Respondents named unemployment as the leading problem for Afghan youth (71%), followed by illiteracy (26%), and the poor economy (16%).[3] Fieldwork for t...

The Asia Foundation Releases Afghan Opinion Poll Data Collected by ACSOR-Surveys »

...the survey provides insight into the Afghan public’s perceptions of reconstruction, security, governance, and poppy cultivation — as well as attitudes towards government and information institutions, the role of women and Islam in society, and the impact of media. It was conducted from June 12 to July 2, 2008 with a sample size of 6,593 and a margin of error of plus or minus 2.4%. An important contribution to the discourse on conditions in Afghani...