Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Apr/May '11

IWPR story said to have contributed to introduction of ban on poaching of species that prey on agricultural pests.

Report Spurs Action on Afghan Bird Poaching

IWPR story said to have contributed to introduction of ban on poaching of species that prey on agricultural pests.

Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry

Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.

Afghan Taxes Squeezing Poorest

Import duties simply translate into punitive prices while local businesses get away with unpaid taxes, experts say.

Fertiliser Ban Hits Afghan Farmers

Ammonium nitrate banned because of its use as explosive, but orchard owners say their trees are starved of nutrients.

Oiling Wheels in Afghanistan

Neighbouring states may be unhappy to see Afghans producing and refining their own oil.

Report Draws Funds for Afghan Region

Media Union Emerges From Mazar Project

Afghan Police Struggle to Recruit Women

Potential recruits held back by family restrictions.

Afghanistan: Apr/May '11

IWPR report addresses local fears about getting caught in crossfire between police and insurgent groups.