Aspects Influencing Housing Shortage and Life Standard in Afghanistan

Multiple credible national and international organizations have affirmed that sufficient housing constitutes a fundamental human right and necessity. The study aims to identify the factors contributing to the housing shortage and assess the quality of life of employees at the Ministry of Urban Development and Land (MUDL). The research contradicted the premise that there is no relationship between the variables under investigation, that housing scarcity does not affect living standards, and that diverse factors do not influence the housing shortage. This study employs a case study methodology, a structured research design, and a deductive reasoning approach. The study utilized primary data gathered via a standardized, meticulously designed questionnaire, selecting 302 participants from a total of 1227 personnel across various departments and units of the Ministry of Urban Development and Land through stratified random sampling. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was employed to examine the data. The predominant responders are male, most earn between 10,000 and 20,000 AFN monthly as a family, the majority reside in rental accommodations, most are from other provinces, and the majority lack the financial means to own a home.