Afghanistan
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In 2016, BiblioDev, LLC received a small grant from the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Kabul to conduct a survey of libraries in Afghanistan. The purpose of the survey was to provide data about the current state of Afghan libraries - the first survey ever conducted on these important civil institutions - in the areas of collections, physical space, technology, staffing, and usage.
Over 300 libraries were reached, with the assistance of NGOs working on literacy efforts, including:
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Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University
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Canadian Women for Women of Afghanistan
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Womanity Foundation
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
The findings indicate that libraries are doing their best to support their users and the growth of literacy, but face a serious need for financial and social support.
The report is available in English and Dari.
Survey of Afghan Libraries - Dari
Survey of Afghan Libraries - English