This article assesses the legacy of the National Solidarity Programme in seven districts of Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We find that the NSP largely achieved its development objectives, but had limited effects on state-society relations. The findings also raise questions about the sustainability of community-driven development in insecure contexts.
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