Afghanistan Enterprise Council (AEC) is the world’s first independent, non-political and non-governmental think-tank based in Europe dedicated to studying, researching and understanding Afghanistan’s trade, business and economic affairs.
AEC believes in improving the lives of ordinary Afghans through education, innovation, free markets, free trade and business.
WHAT WE DO
At AEC, we bring together from across the world, the most visionary, disruptive and entrepreneurial private sector leaders, leading academicians, prominent civil society activists and talented public sector policy makers to lead Afghanistan into a bright future of peace, unity and opportunities for all.
RESEARCH
We study the most pressing challenges that impact Afghanistan’s trade, investment and business nationally, regionally and globally, and its impact on the lives of Afghan citizens and ultimately the nation’s economy.
DEBATE
We facilitate debate and discussion around important issues and topics by bringing together experts, practitioners and leaders from the private, public and non-governmental sector to formulate a strategy for a better Afghanistan.
ACT
We make important recommendations to stakeholders from around the world, lobby for a pro-business government and keep the public informed by communicating our vision through media, academia and civil society.
Afghanistan’s addiction to aid from donors is undermining the most important traits of the local people, which is hard work, creativity and trade. It is these qualities that will build a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Afghanistan, not donations.