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CALL FOR PAPERS DROPS invites interested female researchers to contribute to the 3rd edition of its annual peer reviewed, Women and Public Policy Journal (WPPJ). This year’s journal will evaluate successful and failed peace processes around the world in an effort to identify key lessons for Afghanistan’s Peace and Reconciliation Process. THEME: Since the end of the Cold War there have been 34 comprehensive peace agreements signed by combatants engaged in armed conflicts around the world. Of these agreements, only a handful of peace agreements have actually resulted in lasting peace. Most have either collapsed into confrontation or have been

PRESS RELEASE OF DROPS WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY JOURNAL (Vol. 2) ‘Afghan Economy in the Decade of Transformation (2015-2024) Afghanistan’s Journey to Economic Self-Reliance: Assessments & Recommendations. Event held on 21 November 2016, Kabul Serena Hotel, Kabul, Afghanistan. Press Release of Women and Public Policy Journal

Download DROPS report on key findings from its Expert Roundtable on Migration Trends in Afghanistan. The Roundtable evoked discussion and critical feedback on a literature review developed by the trainees of DROPS 5-Months Training Program on ‘How to develop a Policy Brief,’ which is intended to feed into the trainees Policy Brief on Afghan Migration which will be published in August of 2016. See: http://www.dropsafghanistan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FINAL-29-June-Expert-Roundtable-Report-Policy-Brief-on-Migration.pdf

DROPS invites interested female researchers to contribute to the 2nd edition of its peer reviewed annual, Women and Public Policy Journal (WPPJ), which will explore the challenges and opportunities that confront Afghanistan’s economic development in the Decade of Transformation (2015-2024). BACKGROUND: Over a decade of deeply flawed international development efforts combined with an ill-timed and ill-prepared political and security transition process (2011-2014) has left Afghanistan’s economy in a crisis – riddled with an environment shaped by insecurity and political instability – making efforts to create a sustainable economic future for the country a daunting and tough task. The rate of

A group of Afghan women have launched the "Women and Public Policy Journal" which aims to put forward the views of women and help strengthen their role in research and analysis. Written by 10 female authors, the journal was launched on Thursday at a ceremony attended by the Afghan Ambassador to Spain MasoodKhalili, a number of government officials and women's rights activists among others. According to the authors, this journal will help strengthen the role of women in the areas of research and analysis and put across their views regarding different sectors.

LAUNCH OF WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY JOURNAL (Vol. I) ‘Past, Present, and Future of Democratic Governance in Afghanistan: What are the challenges and how can we overcome them?’ On 22 October 2015 At 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Inter-Continental Hotel Kabul, Afghanistan. PRESS RELEAST FOR JOURNAL LAUNCH – Dari Language PRESS RELEAST FOR JOURNAL LAUNCH – English Language PRESS RELEAST FOR JOURNAL LAUNCH – Pashto Language