The fight against opium cultivation in Afghanistan is a long list of failures; however, there are some glimmers of hope. They attest to a strategy to promote security, good governance and
On behalf of the network development of the Aga Khan, David Mansfield has conducted a study in two districts (Jurm and Baharak) in the province of Badakhshan, in the extreme north-east. The findings run counter to the well-established certainties which states that poppy is always more profitable for farmers than traditional crops such as wheat, onion and potato. Farmers engaged in a lawful activity can take better advantage of public aid, health, education, infrastructure, physical security, while supported hardware nongovernmental organizations.
In some rural areas where the soil is fertile and well-irrigated, near the bazaar, as well as road infrastructure, relativisent financial profitability of opium.
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