Breaking Point: Measuring Progress in Afghanistan

摘要

The current study is a follow-up to the 2005 baseline report In the Balance: Measuring Progress in Afghanistan. The reports conclusions are based on 1,000 structured conversations that took place in half of Afghanistans provinces; 13 surveys, polls, and focus groups; 200 expert interviews; and the daily monitoring of 70 media sources and 182 organizations. Three of the reports main findings are: Afghans are losing trust in their government because of an escalation in violence; Public expectations are neither being met nor managed; Conditions in Afghanistan have deteriorated in all key areas targeted for development, except for the economy and womens rights.