Afghanistan

The Lure of Mo Money

Kabul: riding past the gym
Heading this week to the 1st annual conference of the Institute for Money, Technology and Financial Inclusion – full program here.



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02 Nov 2009

In: Kabul, Today's Office
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D as in Door

02 Nov 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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A subtle variation of writing ‘door’ on doors in Kabul.
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Narcotic/Stimulant Packaging Norms

02 Nov 2009

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Packaging for the local stimulant Nasvai, widely available downtown Kabul. Compare and contrast the packaging to Tajikistan here and enjoy this write-up of side-effects from the …
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Urban Textures

01 Nov 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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After a day walking the city in the most excellent of company.
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Sterling Soap

31 Oct 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Prep/Advertise/Serving Norms

31 Oct 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Ad-Hoc Weapons

30 Oct 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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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

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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In Kabul’s gun market.
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Juxtapositions

30 Oct 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Tea, sweets, a kind host and good company.
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Recognised Authorities

30 Oct 2009

In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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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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