The Challenges of Developing an Autonomous Higher Education System in Afghanistan

Authors

  • Joseph B. Berger
  • Hanni S. Thoma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.81.8738

Keywords:

Afghanistan, higher education, institutional autonomy

Abstract

Higher education has made tremendous strides in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, credited largely to a highly centralized approach.  Yet as the country and its higher education system continue to develop, institutional autonomy is now a top priority.  This paper describes the current state of institutional autonomy in Afghanistan, as well as remaining challenges.

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Published

2015-05-01

How to Cite

Berger, J. B., & Thoma, H. S. (2015). The Challenges of Developing an Autonomous Higher Education System in Afghanistan. International Higher Education, (81), 20–21. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.81.8738

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Section

Changes in Afghanistan