by Ehsan Bayat | Mar 4, 2020 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Education, History, Learning, telecommunications, work
Did you know that Afghanistan has not one but two official languages? After coexisting on an informal basis for centuries, both Pashto and Dari (the Afghan term for the language which is also known as Farsi or Persian) were recognized in Afghanistan’s 2004...
by Ehsan Bayat | Feb 5, 2020 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Afghanistan is home to a rich and diverse culture that has been shaped by various factors. These include the ethnic make-up of the country as well as the dominant religion, Islam. Afghanistan’s central position along historic trade routes also played a role in...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 22, 2020 | Afghanistan, Art, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning
When you think of Afghan art, you might call to mind some examples of delicate woodwork, exquisitely set gemstones, or intricate carpet weaving. But although Afghanistan is currently experiencing an important reconnection with these historic arts and crafts, there is...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 12, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, construction, Culture, Education, History, Learning
Afghanistan may be no bigger than the US state of Texas, but despite its size, this ancient, land-locked country is home to an incredible array of landmarks. The country have has a unique combination of diverse and distinctive geography and a historically important...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 28, 2019 | Afghanistan, communications, conservation, Learning, technology, telecommunications, work
Committed to building a stable, just, and prosperous future for Afghanistan, the World Food Programme, UNESCO, and the World Bank are a few of the UN agencies that are undertaking development efforts in the country. Through its “country team,” a diverse collection of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Nov 14, 2019 | Afghanistan, Aid, communications, conservation, food, History, technology
With an engaged government and population, strong international support, and an increasingly stable social and political climate, Afghanistan has the potential to make significant progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are the 17 goals...
