CIAO DATE: 04/2014
March 2014
United States Institute of Peace
With elections scheduled for April 5, Afghanistan’s Provincial Councils offer one of the best hopes for the future of local democracy in the country. The significance of Provincial Councils, including creating an opportunity for a new generation of young Afghans to begin political careers, has often been overlooked but has steadily increased.
Resource link: Why Afghanistan's Provincial Council Elections Matter [PDF] - 336K