Support to Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)

Project completed

AREU is one of a few national organisations that conduct policy-relevant research. Research reports produced by AREU are effectively responding to policy needs and are widely used by the GoA and international community. AREU builds national research capacity and provides a number of unique services. SDC’s contribution enables AREU to develop institutionally, build local research capacity, conduct reliable research studies and stay impartial in the complex political arena of Afghanistan. Goal is to contribute to the national goals of reducing poverty and improving governance by promoting processes of equitable development and institutional reform informed by high quality field research. The outcomes are: The government of Afghanistan, NGOs, UN, and donors have adopted better evidence-based pro-poor policies and programmes.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Afghanistan
Other

Sector not specified
01.01.2008 - 30.06.2011
CHF 1'800'000
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
Foreign academic and research organisation
  • Research Organisation of South East


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   1'800'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   1'797'394
Project phases Phase 5 01.07.2012 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)

Phase 4 01.01.2008 - 30.06.2011   (Completed)