The Role of Universities in Empowering Individuals and Society in Afghanistan

Abstract

Universities are not independent entities separate from society; they 
are influenced by political and social systems and possess 
significant abilities to influence various sectors. As a decision
making system, universities play a crucial role in creating suitable 
conditions for nurturing transformative leaders. The institutional 
foundation of universities aims to address the developmental needs 
of society. A successful university believes in itself and seeks 
indigenous solutions to real problems. The primary objective of this 
research is to examine the role of universities as the highest 
educational and training institutions in empowering individuals 
and society. Initially, the study explored the literal and 
terminological meanings of empowerment. Then, we highlight the 
most important functions of universities concerning individual and 
societal empowerment. After clarifying universities’ role as the 
highest educational and training institutions, we addressed the 
question of how universities can effectively contribute to the 
empowerment of individuals and society. This research adopts an 
analytical approach that examines and analyzes expert opinions, 
literature reviews, and previous studies.