Assessing the Cost of Hunger in Afghanistan
The Cost of Hunger study captures how much the failure to address under-nutrition ‘costs’ in GDP losses to the Government of Afghanistan. Based on survey data, the paper draws the links between...
View ArticleSocial Assessment of the National Horticulture and Livestock Project
Samuel Hall supports strategic efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) and the World Bank to improve agricultural production and productivity through a Social Assessment...
View ArticleBaseline Survey of Food Income and Markets Programme
This report presents the findings from a baseline survey of Concern WorldWide’s Food Income & Markets Programme in Takhar and Badakhshan (Northeast Afghanistan) conducted by Samuel Hall.…
View ArticleNatural Resources Strategy for Afghanistan
Natural resource abundance can be an advantage for growth and development if coupled with effective economic policies, structural development and efficient institutional arrangements. We discuss...
View ArticleHumanitarian Assistance in a (Pre-) Conflict Afghanistan
This 2nd context analysis for WFP Afghanistan elaborates on a series of likely scenarios (2013-2016) for humanitarian planning and programming during Transition. An edited piece with leading scholars –...
View ArticleAfghanistan ADR
Samuel Hall greatly contributed to UNDP’s Assessment of Development Results for Afghanistan through its NABDP Beneficiary Fieldwork. The ADR covered the period from 2002 to 2008. From its initial focus...
View ArticleSamuel Hall Annual Report 2013-14
We are pleased to publish our first Annual Report for 2013-14. At this critical juncture, we reflect on and share some of our key developments with you. This report highlights some of our work in...
View ArticleReturn and Reintegration for Returnees and other Displaced Populations
This evaluation presents key findings from an assessment of IOM’s return and reintegration activities (2008 – 2013) in the provinces of Kabul, Nangarhar, Nimroz and Heart in Afghanistan. These...
View ArticleOCHA Humanitarian Bulletin
In a challenging Afghan environment, Cash Transfer Programmes (CTPs) have proven to be an efficient, safe, and flexible assistance tool that has delivered all or part of a response: i) in emergency or...
View ArticleILO Market Opportunity Mapping in Somalia
This report provides an evidence-based strategy for increasing employment opportunities and skills training for youths, women and IDPs in Baidoa and Beletweyne districts in Somalia. This is both a...
View ArticleAssessing Potential for Micro Finance in Rural Livelihoods
A Market Study in Bamyan and Kunduz Amidst high levels of aid dependency and a gradual drawdown of international aid, Samuel Hall is undertaking economic research for stakeholders who aim to encourage...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial Flair: a Gender-Based Market Study and Value Chain Analysis
A Research study in Faryab, Afghanistan The labour market in Faryab is characterized by high rates of underemployment, low wages, and unskilled and irregular employment. Like most of Afghanistan, the...
View ArticleDFID – Mobile Cash Transfer for Humanitarian Action
The objective is to inform DFID about the effectiveness and value for money of setting up emergency short-term, cash-based projects for disaster affected populations. It contributes to DFID’s...
View ArticleConference / Rural Livelihoods
Our team presented in Bamyan initial findings of the report covering the baseline evaluation of the Central Highlands Programme focused on assisting rural communities in Central Afghanistan through the...
View ArticleWorkshop / Mining Sector Educational Reform
Part of a peace and conflict assessment, a workshop between all relevant GIZ departments enabled Samuel Hall to present initial assessment findings and dig deeper into the issues faced by donors with...
View ArticleMarket Opportunity Mapping in Somalia
Value Chain and Rapid Market Assessment – Policy Brief Under the context of protracted conflict, geo-political upheaval and severe drought, traditional markets have been disrupted and critical...
View ArticleHARAKAT – Special Economic Zones in Afghanistan
To help the Government of Afghanistan (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) and its partners promote ambitious economic and employment generation schemes in the country, this report investigates the...
View ArticleIOM – Investing in Somali Youth in Somaliland and Puntland
This research is the first comprehensive study of Somaliland and Puntland’s youth migration and its linkages to employment. The research maps economic drivers of migration, youth livelihood...
View ArticleUN-HABITAT – State of Afghan Cities Report
The State of Afghan Cities report provides the first-ever assessment of the conditions in all of Afghanistan’s 34 Provincial Capitals that are home to over 8 million people. It shows that Afghan cities...
View ArticleECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ALONG THE AFGHAN-TAJIK BORDER
Connected by the ancient Silk Road, the remote border region between Afghanistan (Badakhshan) and Tajikistan (GBAO) was once a place of prosperous exchange. Today the communities living on “the roof of...
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