Senior Advisory Board
The leadership body of the Think Tank Center — guiding research, strategy, and Afghanistan’s future vision
Leading the Think Tank Center
The Senior Advisory Board is the guiding body of the AYPFRS Think Tank Center; a pillar dedicated to evidence-based research, strategic foresight, and long-term vision for Afghanistan. The board is composed of accomplished Afghan professionals, academics, diplomats, and civil society leaders from across the globe. They set the research agenda, oversee the quality of our Strategic Studies & Foresight work, and steer the development of the Future Afghanistan Vision document. Through their collective expertise in education, public policy, law, economics, and international relations, they ensure that the Center’s output is rigorous, balanced, and useful for the next generation of Afghan leaders. Board members also mentor young researchers and connect the Center with global knowledge networks; always guided by the belief that diplomacy, dialogue, and knowledge can build a better Afghanistan.
Core Responsibilities
Setting the Research Agenda
The board defines the strategic priorities for the Think Tank Center, focusing especially on long-term studies and foresight work that can inform Afghanistan’s future trajectory.
Shaping the Future Afghanistan Vision
Board members provide intellectual leadership for the Center’s flagship vision document, which outlines pathways for peaceful, sustainable, and prosperous development.
Quality Assurance
All research outputs, policy briefs, and strategic analyses produced by the Center are reviewed by board members to ensure academic integrity and practical relevance.
Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer
Senior advisors actively mentor young Afghanistan researchers and analysts, building the next generation of Afghanistan thought leaders through guidance, feedback, and professional development.
Global Networks and Partnerships
Through their international experience and connections, board members help the Center engage with academic institutions, research networks, and policy forums worldwide.
Board Composition
Board members are from across the world, who bring deep expertise in:
Public policy, governance, and diplomacy
Economics, finance, and entrepreneurship
Education, research, and academic leadership
Law, human rights, and justice
Technology, innovation, and digital transformation
Health, social development, and humanitarian affairs
Apply to Join the Board
If you are a professional, scholar, or community leader with significant expertise and a commitment to youth empowerment through knowledge and research, we invite you to apply. Board members typically have 15 or more years of experience in their field and can contribute approximately 5–10 hours per month.
Contact the Board Secretariat
For any questions regarding the Senior Advisory Board or the work of the Think Tank Center, please reach out to our coordination team.