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).
The workshop formed part of a broader peacebuilding initiative implemented across multiple government ministries to strengthen institutional capacity and promote social cohesion within public sector structures.
Distinguished speakers included:
- Ms. Parasto Yari, Senior Advisor, State Ministry for Peace
- Mr. Shakib Sharifi, Director General of Planning and Program Coordination, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock
- Mr. Fazlullah Faiz, Acting Director of Coordination with Defense, Civil, Security Institutions and Prison Affairs, State Ministry for Peace
The speakers addressed key themes related to social peace, institutional responsibility in conflict-sensitive governance, and inter-agency collaboration for sustainable stability.
In the technical session, Mr. Abdulnasir Folad, Peace Master Trainer and Conflict Resolution Specialist, facilitated an interactive discussion on the core concepts of peace, conflict, and violence. He also emphasized the strategic role of the Ministry of Agriculture in contributing to peacebuilding through inclusive rural development, equitable service delivery, and strengthening social trust in local communities.
The workshop encouraged active dialogue and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the importance of mainstreaming peacebuilding principles within government ministries.
This initiative reflects GGSIO’s long-term commitment to institutionalizing peacebuilding practices within Afghanistan’s public sector through structured, program-based interventions.
