The Issues of Higher Education in Afghanistan
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The diversity of human resources with advanced degrees is viewed as an opportunity for universities to foster innovation and knowledge production; however, Afghan universities exhibit differences in their attention to this important aspect. To achieve development in higher education, universities require an appropriate infrastructure that supports innovation, knowledge production, creativity, and the development of their connections with the world beyond the country’s borders. This research aims to conduct an analysis of higher education in Afghanistan, employing a problem-solving approach, to provide logical and effective solutions for aligning the strategies of the Ministry of Higher Education with those of the universities. This study is applied in nature and has been conducted using a mixed-methods approach, combining fieldwork and library research. To obtain accurate and effective information regarding the decreasing motivation of students, a field survey was conducted, utilizing questionnaires, while other components were analyzed through library research. The main issue identified and analyzed in this research consists of the challenges faced by universities in the country, which limit the potential for development. The findings of the research indicate that the most significant challenges include a shortage of qualified professional staff, the exclusion of girls from education, decreased academic motivation, a lack of creativity and innovation, and the lack of internationalization of universities. Therefore, to overcome these problems, it is essential to identify the challenges facing higher education and utilize the proposed strategies for the growth and development of higher education.
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