| ID | 138253 |
| Title Proper | Linking past and future |
| Other Title Information | cross-border development and quality of life in the Badakhshans |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sherbut, Graham ; Kanji, Nazneen ; Hatcher, Juanita |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The 1895 Pamir Convention divided the mountainous region of Badakhshan into separate entities under Russian and British/Afghan influence, leading to a remarkable divergence in the development fortunes of a people once united by kinship. For those in today’s GornoBadakhshan in Tajikistan, incorporation into the Soviet Union brought investments in education, health, physical infrastructure, and the economy. People living in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province retained more political freedom but lived remotely within a feudal state where development investment was limited. In recent decades, both regions have experienced conflict that has affected their development. In this article, we use findings from quality of life assessments carried out by the Aga Khan Development Network to illustrate the stark differences between the Badakhshans. We discuss ongoing efforts to implement cross-border development programmes to improve quality of life in both Badakhshans, while noting that their success depends on a stable security environment in the region. |
| `In' analytical Note | Central Asian Survey Vol. 34, No.2; Jun 2015: p.255-271 |
| Journal Source | Central Asian Survey Vol: 34 No 2 |
| Key Words | Social Development ; Afghanistan ; Tajikistan ; Quality of Life ; Badakhshan ; Cross - Border Development ; Impact of Borders ; Mountain Societies ; Remoteness |