Drops - Afghanistan

The Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies (DROPS) is an organization based in Afghanistan that is committed to strengthening democratic ideas and values by conducting research that provide policymakers with sound alternative solutions to national issues. As an interdisciplinary and independent research-oriented non-governmental organisation, DROPS’ goal is to facilitate and encourage Afghanistan’s transition to democratic governance by aiming to (1) produce policy-relevant research that provides information and makes available resources to decision-makers at the national and subnational levels, particularly the Upper and Lower Houses of the National Assembly; and (2) increase women’s involvement in policy dialogue and research on a diversity of issues that are at play in building democratic governance. DROPS firmly believe that a strong policy-oriented research institute is vital for advancing and shaping the governance agenda in states undergoing transition from war-to-peace. By generating public policy research, building women’s capacities in conducting evidence based research and advocating relevant research findings to policy actors, we ensure that well-informed policy decisions are constructed resulting in the betterment of both state and society.