Kabul

Sterling Soap

Kabul: graded soap
31 Oct 2009

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Prep/Advertise/Serving Norms

31 Oct 2009

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Ad-Hoc Weapons

30 Oct 2009

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A day spent ad-hoccing in the alleys around Kabul’s Pul-e Khishti Mosque, led to this quiet cul-de-sac selling sewing machines and small arms – the …
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Pellets

30 Oct 2009

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In Kabul’s gun market.
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Juxtapositions

30 Oct 2009

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Tea, sweets, a kind host and good company.
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Recognised Authorities

30 Oct 2009

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A Ministry of Finance identity card that includes his father’s name, through given the average life expectancy of an Afghan male is 44 years it …
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Salt Packaging Norms

29 Oct 2009

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Designing Services for Financial Inclusion

29 Oct 2009

For those of you who are interested in designing services for financial inclusion – a short interview with the hosts of the Mobile Money Transfer …
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Sk8 Kabul

28 Oct 2009

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A few pics of Kabul’s first skatepark – Skateistan that is taking shape. With the infrastructure now in place – including classrooms and changing facilities …
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Afghanistan Porn Consumption Norms, Strategic Implications

28 Oct 2009

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What a difference a year makes. This time last year the DVD stalls were selling Bollywood movies, warlord showreels and the odd action flick. Today …
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