Javed Noorani is an Afghan researcher and analyst specialising in the country’s mining sector and governance. Holding an MA in conflict analysis, he began his career with Integrity Watch Afghanistan before contributing to the UNDP’s National Human Development Report. Noorani has authored multiple national and international publications advocating transparency, sustainable development, and inclusive economic policy in Afghanistan’s extractive industries. His expertise is frequently cited by global media, and he is recognised as a leading resource on mining-sector reform. His work highlights corruption risks, non-transparent bidding processes, and the need for accountable natural‑resource management.