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Event Location: Yunnan, China

Introduction
The 2025 Global South Media Think Tank High-end Forum will be held in Yunnan Province from September 5 to 9, 2025. The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum 2025 will be held in Yunnan Province from September 5 to 9, 2025.

2025 Global South Media Think Tank High-end Forum | Live album Global South Media and Think Tank Forum 2025

Introduction

The Sahara Discourse Center (SDC) is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan research and civic engagement institution committed to fostering constructive dialogue, evidence-based policy development, and inclusive national development in Afghanistan. Established in response to the urgent need for locally grounded discourse, intellectual empowerment, and institutional strengthening, SDC serves as a premier hub for research, education, community resilience, and strategic policy analysis.

SDC envisions an Afghanistan where informed citizens, responsive leadership, and innovative knowledge systems work collectively to shape a stable, prosperous, and just society. With its dynamic blend of research expertise, thematic programming, and public engagement strategies, SDC has grown into a multidisciplinary platform recognized for its integrity, innovation, and transformative impact.

Vision


"To be Afghanistan’s leading center for inclusive discourse, critical thinking, and strategic transformation."

SDC aims to become a beacon of intellectual independence, policy relevance, and civic responsibility, guiding national and regional efforts toward peace, equity, and sustainable development.

Mission

To empower individuals, communities, and institutions through high-quality research, dialogue, education, and policy initiatives that address Afghanistan’s most pressing socio-economic, political, and cultural challenges.

 Core Values

Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in research and advocacy.

Inclusivity: Engaging all segments of society, especially marginalized voices.

Accountability: Ensuring transparency and impact-driven programming.

Independence: Maintaining neutrality and objectivity in discourse.

Innovation: Embracing creative, technology-driven solutions.

Flagship Programs and Initiatives

a. National Dialogue Series

A monthly dialogue event gathering policymakers, youth, civil society, and academics to explore critical national issues. Topics range from economic recovery to women's rights under the current regime.

b. Youth Civic Leadership Academy

A training program designed to nurture critical thinking, civic responsibility, and grassroots leadership among Afghan youth.

c. Afghanistan Policy Review Journal

A peer-reviewed academic journal publishing cutting-edge research, policy briefs, and critical essays focused on Afghan affairs.

d. Digital Empowerment Lab

Equipping participants, particularly women and rural youth, with digital skills, media literacy, and online civic tools for effective engagement.

e. Inclusive Education Platform for Girls

An innovative hybrid learning platform delivering education via online modules, live discussions, and in-person mentorship, tailored for girls denied access to formal schooling.

Organizational Structure

SDC is governed by a Board of Directors and operates through specialized committees and departments, each led by qualified professionals and experts. The center maintains the following structural components:

  • Executive Leadership (Directorate)
  • Strategic Advisory Board
  • 23 Specialized Committees
  • Policy and Research Unit
  • Program Implementation Department
  • Digital and Media Division
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Unit
  • Finance and Administration Division
  • Training and Capacity-Building Unit

Each unit functions with autonomy while aligning with the center’s broader strategic goals, ensuring efficient, coordinated, and outcome-driven programming.

Thematic Focus Areas

SDC's work spans the following fifteen interdisciplinary themes:

  1. Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
  2. Governance, Policy, and Rule of Law
  3. Education Reform and Learning Innovation
  4. Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
  5. Youth Engagement and Leadership Development
  6. Human Rights and Social Justice
  7. Media, Information, and Digital Literacy
  8. Civic Education and Public Discourse
  9. Cultural Preservation and Identity
  10. Public Health and Social Protection
  11. Economic Development and Livelihoods
  12. Climate Change and Environmental Governance
  13. Technology, Innovation, and AI Integration
  14. Migration, Refugee Rights, and Diaspora Engagement
  15. International Relations and Diplomacy

These thematic areas are addressed through research initiatives, public programs, publications, digital platforms, and community-based interventions.



Inauguration Ceremony of Sahar Dialogue Center

Our Perspective on Key Issues

Date: 1402-11-18

Preface:


In today's complex global landscape, marked by wars, violence, and political unrest, we face unprecedented crises that span political, economic, social, and cultural spheres. Amidst this turmoil, it's imperative for our nation to carve out its own path in religious, cultural, social, and economic arenas. To meet this critical need, the Sahar Dialogue Center has been established as an independent, national, none profit and neutral platform committed to initiating and sustaining meaningful dialogue and debate on essential topics with relevant stakeholders.


Part 1:

-           Advise government officials and leaders to ensure governance is accountable to the people through transparent mechanisms.

-            Offer full support to anti-narcotics campaigns and engage in negotiations with international bodies to secure comprehensive support for these efforts.

-           Facilitate the involvement of experts, professionals, specialists, and                      investors/business community from both domestic and international communities in the country’s reconstruction.                                                                        

-           Provide pertinent advice to government officials on drafting a constitution.

-           Unite all parties to a common ground.

-           Enhance the country's management and leadership capabilities during times of        crises and challenges.                                                                       

-           Identify opportunities and challenges within the country.

-           Promote a culture of negotiation and bolster ideological cooperation.

-           Coordinate with the country's esteemed and moderate figures to analyze the current national situation.                                                                                

-           Improve the quality of national decision-making on domestic and international issues.


-           Foster a stronger relationship between elites and the government to address political challenges through mutual assimilation.                                                   

-           Integrate the views of national and international elites into national affairs.

-           Strengthen the bonds of unity and brotherhood

-           Identify and resolve problems.

-           Review reports, analyses, strategies, and projects undertaken.


-           Create ideological content for both authorities and the public.


-           Encourage domestic and foreign investment in Afghanistan.


-           Discuss strategies to persuade experts/academics to return to the country.


-           Find discussion-based solutions for repatriating Afghan refugees.


-           Build trust and strengthen relationships between Afghanistan and Western countries.





Part 2:

-           Embrace the belief that no Afghan is an enemy to each others, initiating peace and stability in Afghanistan through mutual understanding.                              

-           Champion brotherhood and combat prejudice.

-           Negotiate the lifting of economic sanctions and the unfreezing of Afghanistan's         assets.                                                                                            


Part 3:

-           Gather essential information, categorize, disintegrate, and analyze it.

-           Endeavor to expand national and international relationships and interactions.

-           Coordinate and share ideas widely.

-           Focus on addressing daily issues and events.

-           Create a network of Afghan elites to improve negotiation efficacy.

-           Encourage local, national, and international entities to engage in more effective        negotiation.                                                                                           


Part 4:

-           Continue negotiations to establish a mechanism for positive interaction between     Afghanistan, especially with the US and Western countries.                          

-           Set up a transparent and long-term cooperation mechanism between the Afghan      government and active international humanitarian entities based on negotiation, aiming to expand humanitarian aid and health services from short-term to long-term.                   


Part 5:

-           Attract international aid to combat poverty and unemployment through dialogue.

-           Act as an advisory group to the country's management and leadership.

-           Play a pivotal role in national development by advising government officials, offering  intellectual support, planning programs, etc.                                             

-           Become a key player in the political, social, cultural, economic, and governance       sectors.                                                                                              

-           Pursue comprehensive and exhaustive objectives across all critical aspects of          society, including political, social, and economic sectors.                              


With respect