Key Indicators in Analyzing the Sustainability of Afghanistan's Natural Resources

Abstract

Afghanistan faces major challenges in maintaining the sustainability of its natural resources as part of its sustainable development and poverty alleviation efforts. This study aims to identify factors affecting the sustainability of natural resources in Afghanistan and provide guidelines to achieve more effective management. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and a strategic planning model, this study identified and prioritized key factors, including aspects of organizational structure and management, economic, social, cultural, and ecological. The results showed that organizational structure and management were the most important factors with a weight of 38%. This research emphasizes the need for an integrated and systematic management approach to natural resource management, which can improve the economic and social welfare of the community. In addition, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation are also important elements in ensuring effective resource management. The implications of this research include the proposal of a sustainable natural resource management model that involves community empowerment, integration of local and modern knowledge, economic sustainability, and improved communication between stakeholders.