Porsesh Research and Studies Organization (PRSO) is an independent non-profit research organization based in Kabul, Afghanistan. PRSO is established with a vision to produce and disseminate quality research, and promote the culture of research in Afghanistan. PRSO works primarily on research topics with an applied approach. PRSO is managed by a team of young Afghans committed to the development of Afghanistan adhering to democratic values.
MISSION
Produce and disseminate quality research, and promote the culture of research in Afghanistan.
VISION
PRSO’s vision is to shape research-based policy-making culture in Afghanistan.
EXPERTISE
RESEARCH
PRSO is undertaking multidisciplinary research, across social science, with an aim of research for informed decision-making. It includes research on economic issues, institutions, conflict, corruption, and peacebuilding. At PRSO, they are committed to achieving excellence in research and scholarship, and to ensuring that their research contributes to the well-being of society. The focus in all of their research is to give out work on issues relevant to policy making. Their team focuses to use applied methods in their respective fields which can give out concrete evidenced policy recommendations to the various stakeholders. Their research team comes from a variety of disciplines in social sciences with extensive experience with reputed national and international organizations in conducting policy-oriented research.
TRAINING
EVENTS
PRSO organizes numerous events independently or in cooperation with partner organizations. They organize conferences, seminars, workshops, training, and research release on or about research conducted or to be conducted and general or specific topics relevant to disseminating research findings of PRSO or partner organization and capacity building for research.