Departments

As the country’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank operates to ensure price stability, strengthen and maintain the stability of the financial system, provide a secure payment system, effectively manage foreign exchange reserves, issue and circulate currency, and serve as the government’s banker. To implement these responsibilities effectively, Da Afghanistan Bank has established various departments within its organizational structure, which, by performing the core functions of the bank and achieving its objectives, support economic growth.

Governor's Office Directorate General

The Governor's Office Directorate is considered one of the key directorates in implementing the core objectives and functions of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB). The directorate communicates the policies of the DAB through its relations and engagement with stakeholders, informing the market participants about the latest economic developments and forecasts regarding inflation rates, economic growth, and financial system stability. This Governor’s Office Directorate General is also responsible for processing and archiving the DAB-related documents. Read More

Monetary Policy Directorate General

The Monetary Policy Directorate General, one of the key directorates of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), bears the responsibility of formulating, adopting, and implementing the country’s monetary and foreign exchange policies. Adhering to the monetary variable targeting framework, the Monetary Policy Directorate General strives to manage liquidity in the economy and ensure domestic price stability by using available tools. Read More

Banking Supervision and Financial Services Directorate General

The Banking Supervision and Financial Services Directorate General (BSFSDG) is one of the key departments within the organizational structure of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), aiming to ensure the safety of depositors’ funds held in banks and to oversee the implementation of applicable laws and regulations across the banking sector. Read More

Non-Banking Financial Institutions Supervision Directorate General

Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) are entities that provide financial services similar to banks; however, each NBFI differs in its operations and holds a specific business license according to its designated activities. Read More

Market Operations Directorate General

To have an efficient system for managing foreign currency reserves aimed at safeguarding assets, ensuring adequate foreign currency liquidity, obtaining suitable returns, and effectively implementing monetary policy to maintain the stability of the afghani’s value. Read More

Comptroller General’s Office

Article 21 of the Da Afghanistan Bank Law stipulates the provision for the appointment of the Comptroller General and the establishment of the Comptroller General’s Office (Internal Audit Department) in Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan).Read More

Financial Disputes Resolution Commission

The Financial Disputes Resolution Commission (FDRC) was established as a quasi-judicial institution in Afghanistan to ensure justice in line with the recognized experiences of global legal systems. Operating under the government’s supervisory authority – Da Afghanistan Bank – the Commission is mandated to deliver justice and fairness in technical and financial matters in a prompt, simple, and affordable manner in accordance with the provisions of law.  Read More

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Afghanistan (FinTRACA)

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Afghanistan (FinTRACA) was established as a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in 2006 under the Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Law (AML-PC law). Read More

Directorate General of Public Credit Registration and Financial Services Development

The Directorate General of Public Credit Registration and Financial Services Development has been established within the framework of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), focusing on two main areas:

The Public Credit Registration is responsible for collecting and analyzing credit information for individuals and corporations (including borrower identification information, borrower background, and guarantees) and submits it to relevant institutions via credit reports. Read More

Accounting And Finance Directorate General

Duties and Objectives of the Accounting and Finance Directorate General:

The Accounting and Finance Directorate General was established, according to Paragraph 3 of Article 9 and Article 101 of the Da Afghanistan Bank Law. The directorate is tasked with preparing the financial reports of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), budgeting, managing the salaries and benefits of DAB employees, granting employee loans, processing receivables, payables, and other payments, as well as registering and managing the bank’s fixed assets.The directorate also exercises control over DAB’s financial transactions, manages fund transfers, oversees inactive accounts, maintains the accounts of correspondent banks, and administers DAB's foreign exchange reserves. Read More

Information Technology Directorate General

In today’s situation, the effective use of information technology has become a critical factor in enhancing the capacity and relevance of a department. Over recent years, banks and their service delivery to citizens have undergone significant advancements. It is now widely recognized that the ability to provide high-quality, efficient, accurate, and cost-effective banking services is largely contingent upon the extent of integration and utilization of information technology solutions. Read More

Directorate General of Personnel Affairs

One of the elements of development and progress is human capital. If this capital is utilized effectively in the production and delivery of services, the trajectory of growth, development, and progress will be upward, and it can play a significant role in future achievementsRead More

Sharia and Legal Research General Directorate

Sharia and Legal Research General Directorate of Da Afghanistan Bank was established as General Counsel office in 2004 within the structure of Da Afghanistan Bank. This department is responsible for drafting legislative documents of Da Afghanistan Bank and provides necessary consultations and guidance. Additionally, it leading and manages legal cases related to the interests of Da Afghanistan Bank. Read More

Banking Operations Directorate General

The Banking Operations Directorate General operates within the framework of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) to provide banking services to the state, governmental, and semi-governmental institutions, as well as commercial banks. It has four deputy directorates carrying out the following main duties.Read More

Payments Directorate General

The Payments Directorate General of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) is responsible for managing payment systems, providing clearing and settlement services for banks, and facilitating payment transactions for the public through these systems. It also strives to enhance and further develop domestic and international payment systems for the country’s financial sector. Read More

General Services Directorate

The General Services Directorate provides timely and standardized services, including maintaining a good working environment, managing furniture and electricity, providing transportation and cash transfers, arranging travel tickets, supplying healthy food for staff, overseeing real estate, performing maintenance, constructing new buildings, and renovating or reconstructing all existing buildings of Da Afghanistan Bank. Read More

Procurement Department
The Procurement Directorate General (PDG) was established as an independent department within the organizational structure of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) on February 21, 2015, in accordance with the Public Procurement Law.  Read More

Directorate General of Risk Management and Compliance

The Directorate General of Risk Management and Compliance (DGRMC) was established in 2008 within the organizational structure of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB). Furthermore, due to the urgent need for a dedicated compliance unit, the Directorate was established in 2019, with assigned responsibilities. Read More

Afghanistan Payments System Directorate General

Afghanistan Payments System Directorate General, as the National e-Payment Switch of Afghanistan, and one of the directorates of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), has been operating since January 2021 and plays a leading role in developing and modernizing Afghanistan’s retail banking market through providing innovative electronic and mobile payment solutions that enhance the retail banking offering in the country. Read More