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 Operation Department

Vision: Having a regular system for the foreign exchange reserves management, aiming to preserve capital, ensure foreign exchange liquidity, obtain appropriate provisions and effectively implement monetary policy for maintaining Afghani price stability. Read More

Comptroller General’s Office

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

Financial Disputes Resolution Commission

The Financial Dispute Resolution Commission as a semi-judicial institution is a new experience in Afghanistan, which according to the provision of Article 106 of the Da Afghanistan Bank Law, is an office that settles the disputes contained in this law and other laws in a conciliatory manner before judicial proceedings. 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 Department
The main objective of Payments department is to establish, maintain and promote sound, safe and efficient payments system also control of contingency risks in line with international best practices and Payments services for Government sector, financial sector and for public revenue with concerning of Payments development and technological changes. 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
Procurement Department has been recently established on 21st February 2015 as a separate department in Da Afghanistan Bank, pursuant to the Public Procurement law of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The Procurement Department is responsible for managing all procurement and contract management activities for the entire DAB. The aim is to have one point of contact for all procurement and contract management activities at DAB. Read More

Risk Management and Compliance Department

Risk Management and Compliance Department is established in 2008 as per the need in the organizational structure of Da Afghanistan Bank. In 2019, due to urgent necessity, the compliance section was also created, with the responsibility of the section was entrusted to this directorate. This section works to protect the dignity and reputation of Da Afghanistan Bank, to achieve a banking system away from AML/PC risks and to protect DAB from expected risks. 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