Key Library & Research Resources on Afghanistan
Library of Congress – Afghanistan Country Studies
Description: Authoritative background studies covering Afghanistan’s political history, governance structures, society, and economy, widely used by scholars and policymakers.
ReliefWeb – Afghanistan Humanitarian Information
Description: The leading global humanitarian information portal providing situation reports, assessments, datasets, and operational updates from UN agencies, NGOs, and governments.
Raoul Wallenberg Institute – Afghanistan Human Rights Database
Description: A curated research database containing academic publications, policy reports, and legal resources on human rights, governance, and justice in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Analysts Network – Research and Analysis
Description: Independent research organisation producing in-depth analysis on Afghan politics, governance, conflict dynamics, and socio-economic developments.
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) – Reports
Description: Official UN reports and documentation on human rights monitoring, governance, conflict trends, and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Afghanistan Publications
World Bank – Afghanistan Research and Data
Description: Comprehensive datasets, economic analysis, and policy research on Afghanistan’s development challenges, poverty trends, and governance reforms.
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)
Description: The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) was a US government oversight office created by Congress in 2008 to independently monitor and evaluate how taxpayer dollars were spent on the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Its statutory mandate gave SIGAR the authority to conduct audits, inspections, and investigations of programs, operations, and contracts funded with US appropriations for Afghan reconstruction, with the aim of promoting efficiency and effectiveness while detecting and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse. This project was closed in 2026 by the US government.
Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) – Afghanistan Data Portal
Description: Open-access datasets on humanitarian operations, displacement, food security, and crisis response used by researchers and aid agencies
International Crisis Group – Afghanistan Analysis
Description: Policy-focused reports and briefings analysing conflict dynamics, governance challenges, and regional political developments related to Afghanistan.
