Who We Are The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) is an independent, non-profit research and capacity-building organization established in November 2017 and registered in Afghanistan. Founded by Ahmad Etemadi, GGSIO is one of the first institutions in the country dedicated specifically to the study, promotion, and institutionalization of good governance principles. The Institute operates with […]
Kabul, Afghanistan | January 28, 2020 The President and members of the Board of Directors of the Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO), together with representatives of the Institute’s Green Governance Department, held a formal meeting with Mr. Shah Zaman Maiwandi, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). The meeting focused on key environmental
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Kabul, Afghanistan | June 25, 2020 On Thursday, June 25, 2020, the Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) formally presented the Good Governance Award to Mr. Mohammad Yaqoob Haidari, Governor of Kabul, during a ceremony held at Darul Aman Palace. The event was attended by representatives of various social, cultural, and civil society organizations, as well
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Afghanistan The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) organized the “No to Plastic” Campaign to promote environmental protection and raise public awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic waste. The initiative aimed to encourage responsible consumption practices, reduce plastic pollution, and strengthen community engagement in environmental stewardship. The campaign was attended by the Director General of
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Kabul, Afghanistan The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) organized a series of internal capacity-building workshops aimed at strengthening the professional skills and institutional effectiveness of its staff and members. The training sessions focused on key areas aligned with the Institute’s core mandate, including: The workshops were designed to enhance technical competencies, improve program implementation standards,
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Kabul, Afghanistan | July 28, 2021 The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO), through its Department of Peace and Security Studies and within the framework of its institutional Peacebuilding Program, in collaboration with the State Ministry for Peace, conducted a one-day Peacebuilding Awareness Workshop for staff members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MAIL).
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Kabul, Afghanistan The President and members of the leadership team of the Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) held a formal meeting with Mr. Shamim Khan Katawazi, Head of the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG). During the meeting, Mr. Ahmad Etemadi, Executive Director of GGSIO, presented the Institute’s strategic plans and policy proposals aimed at
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Kabul, Afghanistan The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) and the Afghanistan Peace Foundation formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish institutional cooperation in the fields of peacebuilding and good governance. The agreement was signed by Mr. Mohammad Rasoul Hosseini, President of the Afghanistan Peace Foundation, and Mr. Ahmad Etemadi, Executive Director of GGSIO.
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In observance of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2021), the Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO) launched the nationwide online campaign #1000Images1000Messages4Women to promote women’s empowerment and inclusive civic dialogue. The campaign aimed to collect and amplify messages from individuals across Afghanistan in support of women’s rights, leadership, and meaningful participation in public life. Participants included
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Kabul, Afghanistan The Good Governance Studies Institute–Organization (GGSIO), through its Department of Peace and Security Studies and in collaboration with the State Ministry for Peace, conducted a one-day Peacebuilding Awareness Workshop for staff members of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The workshop was held at the Ministry’s headquarters and facilitated by Mr. Abdulnasir
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