Afghanistan - UNESCO Country Programming Document, 2010 – 2011

This UCPD highlights UNESCO's contribution to the peace building and sustainable development of Afghanistan in a comprehensive manner, giving a succinct overview of all of UNESCO's past and present activities in the country, and its ongoing cooperation and collaboration with the Government of Afghanistan, other UN partners, international donors, and civil society and outlining the future cooperation framework.

UNESCO, guided by the three fundamental principles of Universality, Diversity and Dignity is contributing to education reform in Afghanistan as well as cultural, communication and scientific development, notably through technical support to the Government. By working closely with development partners, donors and civil society to support the Government, progress is being made in the fields of Education, Culture, Science and Communication and the capacity of the Government is being enhanced in terms of development to adequately address the acute needs of the country in reconstruction, peace and stability.