The Afghanistan Research Network (ARN) is committed to supporting and empowering the Afghan
academic community through comprehensive networking efforts. Many Afghan researchers still
require training in scientific research methods and ethics in order to effectively practice in their field.
Given the country's limited history of research due to past and current oppressive restrictions and prolonged conflicts, there is a
pressing need to institutionalize research and promote a culture of factual reasoning in society between young and emerging researchers.
ARN serves as a common platform for researchers working in the social and human sciences, providing
opportunities for mutual benefit and fostering the advancement of innovative knowledge. The network
also aims to facilitate the sharing of academic research, as well as activities related to the preservation
of history, culture, religion, and other elements of the human and social sciences.
The network will focus on these areas:

1. Supporting independent research and publications;
2. Advocating for the institutionalization of research in Afghanistan;
3. Promoting the culture of research;
4. Enhancing capacity in the research field of Afghanistan;
5. Providing a transparent and cohesive overview of studies and research on Afghanistan and
   Afghans;
6. Promoting research in undergraduate students of universities.