Publication
2011
Afghanistan’s religious schools – the madrasas – are frequently accused by Afghan and foreign media and policy analysts of providing outdated and poor-quality religious schooling, educating children to unemployment, promoting narrow and intolerant worldviews, and ultimately contributing to radicalization and recruitment to militant groups. In response to criticism that it lacks control over the madrasas and what they teach, the Afghan government has initiated a comprehensive reform programme.
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Author | Mohammed Osman Tariq, Kaja Borchgrevink, Kristian Berg Harpviken |
Series | PRIO Policy Briefs |
Issue | 2 |
Publisher | Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) |
Copyright | © 2011 International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) |