The Biruni Institute engages in applied research, both theoretical and empirical, that brings forth evidence to guide policy decisions in Afghanistan. Based on our areas of expertise, our research agenda consists of the following five thematic pillars:

  1. Growth, Inequality, and Poverty Reduction
  2. Fiscal Sustainability
  3. Trade & Regional Connectivity
  4. Ethics, Behavioural and Islamic Economics
  5. Political Economy, Governance, and Decentralization