The Afghanistan Dialogue and Visioning Process (DVP)
What is the Afghanistan Dialogue and Visioning Process?
The Afghanistan Dialogue and Visioning Process, or DVP, is a nonpartisan initiative that aims to develop a shared vision for a peaceful future in Afghanistan. Through in-person and virtual convenings, DVP creates opportunities for a broad range of people from Afghanistan to bridge divisions and contribute to the long-term process of building an inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan.
Who are the participants?
DVP is led by strategists and mediation experts from Afghanistan. To date, DVP has cultivated multiple cohorts of leaders from a broad range of Afghanistan’s political and social movements. Each cohort consists of 15-25 participants, with some overlap among groups. As of 2026, 210 people from both inside Afghanistan and abroad are currently part of this process. Participants span political ideologies, professional sectors (i.e., politicians, activists, experts, journalists, artists), thematic expertise, and ethnic and religious backgrounds. We do not disclose individual names of participants.
What are the activities?
Each cohort engages in a deliberative process to create a “vision document” that includes a set of shared principles for Afghanistan’s future. Cohorts also work together to develop strategies to pursue their visions. All events are hosted under Chatham House rules.
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Resources:
How the United Nations Can Turn Afghanistan’s Seat Into a Path Forward
What Could Shape the Conditions for Dialogue in Afghanistan?