Living and Working in Afghanistan

Why Living and Working in Afghanistan? Afghanistan is strategically situated along the ancient Silk Route at the crossroads between the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Central Asia and is surrounded by mountains. The country’s geographical position has created a population of a diverse cultural, religious and ethnic mix.  Although the country has experienced high levels of conflict, the country’s situation has now significantly improved. With the establishment of the new constitution and a democratic government in 2004, the country’s relative stability has attracted an increase in foreign investments.  Living and working in Afghanistan is an exciting but also challenging venture as it demands a thorough understanding of this complex and diverse society, its rules, behaviours, norms and values which influence many aspects of everyday life.  Failure to do so may result in misunderstanding, frustration and an unsuccessful experience of living and working in Afghanistan.

Communicaid’s Living and Working in Afghanistan courses are specially tailored to meet the unique needs of international assignees and their families by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Afghanistan. Training also provides international assignees with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural values and attitudes that shape Afghan culture, both in and out of the workplace.

Benefits

 A Communicaid Living and Working in Afghanistan course will provide you with:

1. A comprehensive overview of key Afghan values and attitudes
2. An introduction to Islam and how it impacts society and business in Afghanistan
3. An understanding of Afghanistan’s current political climate and its future
4. An awareness of culture and country “shock”—and ways of surviving it
5. Tips on how to adapt to different working and social situations in Afghan culture
6. Strategies to ensure a successful experience living and working in Afghanistan

Who should attend
               
Living and Working in Afghanistan will be of benefit to you if you:

1. Are currently living and working in Afghanistan
2. Are about to relocate to Afghanistan for work purposes
3. Travelling extensively to Afghanistan for professional purposes

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Afghanistan training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational requirements and existing skills set.   A Living and Working in Afghanistan course typically includes:

1. Historical and political overview of Afghanistan as well as the current political climate
2. A review of Afghanistan’s current economic situation and progressive growth
3. Afghan culture:  family, hospitality, religion, language, customs, traditions and ethnic and tribal differences
4. Impact of Islam on Afghan social and business culture
5. Afghanistan’s  position in the region and the world
6. Major cities and regional diversity in Afghanistan
7. Attitudes towards women and foreigners
8. Practical information for everyday living and working in Afghanistan
9. Tips for managing culture shock and ensuring a smoother transition into Afghan society
10. Afghan business culture: hierarchy, time, group-orientation, decision-making and regulations
11. Working practices including meetings, presentations and negotiations
12. Etiquette for social functions and business meetings in Afghanistan
13. Tips to effectively communicate with counterparts in Afghanistan
14. Information about safety and security
15. Practical strategies for overcoming challenges that may arise while living and working in Afghanistan

Approach

Living and Working in Afghanistan courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide.  We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.

The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Afghanistan course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Afghanistan Course Trainer

Your Living and Working in Afghanistan trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is the profile of a member of our Afghan culture training team.

NS

MSc Economics for Development
Born in Afghanistan but educated in the UK, NS has an Afghan mother and British father.
Upon completing his MSc, he worked for a British aid organisation focusing on the rebuilding of Afghanistan and promoting economic development in various rural areas. He then spent a few year working as a journalist for Reporters without Borders, where he gained valuable insight into Afghan culture and way of life. In 2003 he joined one of the first micro credit banks where he worked as a consultant.  From 2006 to 2007, NS helped in the delivery and planning of professional trainings and courses at the newly opened American University of Afghanistan.

He moved back to the UK last year and has since been delivering cross-cultural awareness training programmes focusing on Afghanistan.  NS is also fluent in Pashto and Farsi.

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