Your Trusted Partner in Urban Development
Welcome to the Afghan Center for Urban Studies and Municipal Affairs, your trusted partner in transforming informal settlements into vibrant, inclusive communities across Afghanistan. With a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to driving positive change, we specialize in upgrading informal settlements to improve living conditions, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable urban development.
Our Skills and Services
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Strategic Planning
We excel in crafting comprehensive strategic plans tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of Afghan cities, with a specific focus on upgrading informal settlements. Our strategic planning expertise encompasses urban development, infrastructure investment, land use management, and community engagement.
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Informal Settlement Upgrading
We specialize in designing and implementing holistic interventions to upgrade informal settlements, addressing critical issues such as access to clean water, sanitation, housing, and basic services. Our approach prioritizes community participation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
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Policy Analysis and Advocacy
With our keen understanding of policy frameworks and governance structures, we offer insightful analysis and strategic advocacy to shape urban policies that support informal settlement upgrading and promote inclusive growth.
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Capacity Building
Empowering local stakeholders is central to our approach. Through targeted capacity-building programs and workshops, we equip municipal officials, urban planners, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change in informal settlements.
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Research and Innovation
Our commitment to evidence-based decision-making drives our research agenda. We conduct rigorous studies and evaluations to inform urban interventions and leverage innovative technologies and approaches to tackle the unique challenges of informal settlements.
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Community Engagement
Building strong partnerships with communities is essential for successful informal settlement upgrading. We prioritize community engagement and work closely with residents, civil society organizations, and local businesses to co-create solutions that meet their needs and aspirations.
What Sets Us Apart
Local Expertise
With a deep understanding of Afghanistan’s socio-cultural context and institutional dynamics, we offer insights and solutions that are rooted in local realities, ensuring the relevance and sustainability of our interventions.
Holistic Approach
We take a holistic view of informal settlement upgrading, considering social, economic, environmental, and governance dimensions to ensure comprehensive and sustainable solutions that enhance the well-being of residents.
Collaborative Partnerships
We believe in the power of collaboration. By forging strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and international donors, we amplify our impact and leverage resources more effectively.
Innovative Solutions
We embrace innovation and continuously explore new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to address the multifaceted challenges of informal settlements and create positive change.
Let’s Transform Informal Settlements Together
Whether you’re a government agency, donor organization, NGO, or private sector entity, we invite you to partner with us in upgrading informal settlements and creating vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities across Afghanistan. Together, we can build a brighter future for all residents of informal settlements and promote sustainable urban development for generations to come.
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