Examining the Implementation of Girls' Education Policy in Afghanistan

Abstract

This research examines the implementation of educational policies with a special focus on girls' education policy in Afghanistan. Education is a fundamental right and a driving force behind societal and personal advancement. Despite the existence of educational policies, many nations, like Afghanistan, still struggle with their proper implementation. This study aims to pinpoint the fundamental elements that influence how policies are carried out in Afghanistan and investigate the difficulties encountered when doing so, with a particular emphasis on the education of girls. This study makes recommendations to improve policy implementation procedures in Afghanistan through the use of a qualitative case study and examination of official documents, reports, and literature. It also aims to uncover the underlying drivers and causes of the implementation gap. Understanding the challenges and obstacles encountered in Afghanistan when putting educational policies into practice can advance knowledge of the implementation of policies in related fields and increase the efficacy of Afghan policies promoting gender equality and access to education. In general, the results obtained from this research show that the implementation of girls' education policy in Afghanistan has faced significant challenges due to factors such as limited infrastructure, insufficient resources, security threats, cultural norms and gender violence. In addition to recommendations such as strengthening cooperation, allocating resources, increasing teacher training, challenging cultural norms, and ensuring the coordination of related institutions. These suggestions can significantly improve policy implementation and promote gender equality in education in Afghanistan.