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He emphasized that community-based systems and the tradition of jirgas are among the most effective solutions for resolving national challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghani added that political centralization cannot endure without economic centralization. He argued that a clear distribution of power between the central government and the provinces is essential, since both excessive centralization and absolute decentralization have historically led to failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted: \u201cGovernors who remained in office for too long often leaned toward separation from, or rebellion against, the central government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former president further stressed that Afghanistan\u2019s missing element is political and economic stability, while lawlessness, discord, arbitrariness, and lack of principles have been the root causes of repeated failures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, in his 43rd podcast, stated that talent cannot be inherited and that hereditary systems are incapable of addressing Afghanistan\u2019s needs and problems. 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