TY - BOOK AU - Barden,Jonathan TI - The role and importance of NGOs in Afghanistan : : an ACBAR study / AV - Pamphlet HN670.6. Z9. PY - 2000///] CY - Peshawar : PB - ACBAR, KW - Non-governmental organizations KW - Afghanistan KW - Rural development KW - Humanitarian assistance KW - Economic assistance N1 - Cover title. Spiral bound ; Contents: Preface—List of acronyms—Executive summary—Report—Bibliography—Appendixes N2 - Summary: “First impressions count. This is as true when societies and cultures meet as it is for individual, personal relationships. Afghanistan is no stronger to hostile invaders and has been repelling them, with some pride, for centuries. However the “gentle invasion” of the non-governmental, humanitarian aid agencies, was something for which Afghanistan and Afghans were not initially prepared”—(executive summary) ER -