Ambitious Quote by Rory Stewart
“The Afghan government is much better informed, much more intrusive and ambitious than I had guessed. There are amazing craftsmen in Kabul but few designers and wage rates are astonishingly high - which is a problem when trying to support and promote Afghan craft exports. The community in Murad Khani in the old city - who we are helping to restore their area - have been the best part so far - eccentric, led by a champion wrestler, determined, proud and courageous.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC World Service, Rory Stewart, 2023
Afghan craft sector faces high costs and limited design talent, yet community resilience offers a path forward.
In simple terms: Afghan crafts need design and cost solutions, but community strength helps.
Key Takeaway
Support local talent and address cost barriers.
Themes
economics
craft
community
development
culture
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
economic
cultural
When to use this quote
- development projects
- trade negotiations
- artisan workshops
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
supply chain
artisan empowerment
market access
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can lower costs without harming artisans?
- How can design training be scaled?
A Different Perspective
High wages may limit competitiveness.
![“He [Babur] was a ype of mastiff, bred to fight against wolves, dogs, and humans. . . . The mastiff is perhaps the oldest breed of dog in the world. . . . The dogs of Ghor . . . were always regarded as particularly special mastiffs. . . . 'so powerful that in frame and strength every one of them is…” quote by Rory Stewart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/daa/rory-stewart-11028_dogs-and-humans_he-babur-was-a-ype-of-mastiff-bred-to-fi_148394.jpg)
