The problem of institution building has emerged as one of the most critical issues in the post-Taliban era. Independent research centers, academic institutions and think tanks are the constituents of a progressive and sustained Afghanistan. Today, the strength of a society is judged by the availability of realistic and fact based information. We believe that the failures of the past five years have been due to the non-realistic assumptions and use of inaccurate figures in the development of strategies and frameworks - though efforts have been with good intention.
Afghanistan has now almost reached the end of the historical open moment created after the fall of Taliban - to define the vision and develop policies that will characterize the future of Afghanistan and the life of Afghans. The development of policies and strategies depend on an increasing understanding of facts and figures, and an independent Center can respond to such a need - to assist the government and international community with provision of relevant backing.
The CFPP is one of the nation’s premier policy guiding organizations working at both the central and provincial levels on social strategies and development programs that affect individuals, businesses and public institutions. Keeping in view the obligations of the Afghan government towards the achievement of benchmarks stated in the Interim-Afghanistan National Development Strategy (I-ANDS), Afghanistan Compact and Vision 2020 (MDGs) - the opportunity is now apparent to address specific gaps to help the various stakeholders in aligning and integrating their efforts based on evidence.
Mission Statement
The Center for Policy Priorities strengthens public policy makers, elected officials, international development partners and the civil society with visionary thinking, independent research and provision of relevant facts and figures. We believe in empowering the people to build prosperous, developed and democratic societies.
Values Statement
CFPP researchers and scholars pursue their work with a common set of ten core values and principles: Freedom, dignity, diversity, gender equity, accountability, economic development, justice for all, participatory democracy, environmental cleanliness and prosperity.
Disclaimer on Taking Positions
The CFPP fosters interaction and collaboration among all staff so that our research cuts across academic disciplines to a broad view of how the world really works. To provide our researchers and scholars with the widest freedom to explore and express their own views, the CFPP as an institution does not take positions on issues. Meanwhile, the CFPP works with - but is independent of political parties, movements and personalities. We embrace internal diversity of thought, and believe that discussion and debate are crucial in forging solid, practical public scholarship.
Our Aim
The recovery of Afghanistan in any sphere needs policies that are coherent and a proliferation of inclusive academic patronage, rationale with integrated elements of Afghan cultural knowledge instead of simply confined experiences undertaken in other underdeveloped or post-conflict countries. Therefore, the CFPP aims:
· to research and promote effective public policy, administration and management;
· to provide continuing education and training for working professionals;
· to prepare Afghans for leadership positions in public service as well as for the private and non-profit sectors; and
· to engage the broader community through discussions and debate on issues of public concern.
Our Role
The CFPP activities emphasize the following directions:
i. Producing quality comparative research
ii. Serving as a resource center
iii. Linking research with action
iv. Facilitating well-informed policy decisions
v. Influencing public policies
vi. Providing multi-disciplinary training
vii. Collecting statistical data for fact finding and
viii. Building close ties amongst policy makers and development partners
Sustainability
To secure future sustainability, CFPP undertakes independent studies and commissioned projects for government bodies, donor agencies, major companies, trade associations, etc. This exercise will particularly enable CFPP to fund the additional expenses of the Center.
