Kaja Borchgrevink is now coordinator for ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ's research group on religion. She takes over from Gina Lende, who has been instrumental in establishing a common arena for religion-related research at ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ. Kaja's own research focuses on peacebuilding, civil society and religion in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She is currently investigating the relationship between private Islamic charity and poverty reduction. Kaja has a background from Development Studies and practical development work in South Asia.