Leveraging Household Economics for Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation: Strategic Recommendations for the Afghan Government

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Published Oct 31, 2025
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Al-Taqwa Journal of Social Science

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Imranullah Akhtar
Professional Development Center, Lecturer of Law & Political Science, Alfalah University, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Mohammad Alam Amin
PhD. International Relations and Affairs, South Asian University, New Delhi, India

Abstract

The matter of household economics is considered an important field for solving social and economic problems in the world. Especially in Afghanistan, where poverty is deep and widespread, the implementation of household economics offers practical solutions for SDGs and poverty reduction. The importance of household economics lies in the fact that it contributes to the effective management of household resources, financial independence, and improving the quality of life, and leads to equitable development and women's empowerment. This study used a qualitative research design to evaluate household economics policies and poverty reduction mechanisms using literature review, human capital theory, and thematic analysis. The study findings revealed two main themes: the implementation of household economics measures and the role of the government in poverty reduction. The results show that household economics measures are effective in poverty reduction, but the active participation of the Afghan government is necessary for their effectiveness. As a result, it is recommended that the government increase its efforts in skills training, women's economic participation, and food security to improve the standard of people’s livelihood and accelerate national development.

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Akhtar, I., & Amin, M. A. (2025). Leveraging Household Economics for Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation: Strategic Recommendations for the Afghan Government. ATJSS, 1(1), 19–32. https://doi.org/10.63476/atjss.v2i2.87

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