Organizational Structure:

The Institute consists of three primary pillars:

 1.⁠ ⁠Executive Chair of the Board:

The Executive Chair of the Board is the decision-maker, policy approver, and supervisor of all institutional activities.
This office is responsible for defining strategic direction, approving institutional policies and programs, and overseeing their effective implementation in accordance with the internal charter.

 2.⁠ ⁠Leadership Council:

• The Leadership Council is the intellectual, strategic, and policy-making body of the Institute, composed of academic, cultural, political, and civic figures from inside and outside Afghanistan.
  The Council is mandated to:
• Define the intellectual and strategic orientation of the Institute.
• Actively contribute to designing and approving major programs.
• Lead the national and international dialogue processes conceptually.
• Serve as a bridge between experts, academic institutions, and policymakers.
• Appoint special representatives for academic or diplomatic missions when required.

 3.⁠ ⁠Jury Panel:

• Members of the Jury Panel include the heads of commissions, committees, and supervisory bodies.
• This body operates under a defined code of responsibilities, ensuring oversight of performance, transparency, financial discipline, and ethical compliance.
• The Panel submits quarterly evaluation reports to the Leadership Council, followed by public clarification to Institute members.

Administrative and Financial Policies:

• All expenditures must align with the approved budget and financial regulations.
• Every financial transaction must be documented and auditable.
• Payments, contracts, and contributions must remain transparent and traceable.
• No individual or entity may use the Institute’s resources for personal purposes.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• The Institute welcomes cooperation with academic institutions, universities, international organizations, and civil society groups that share its goals.
• All Memoranda of Understanding must be approved by the Executive Chair and coordinated with the Leadership Council.

Organizational Ethics and Conduct:

• All members must:
• Respect human dignity
• Avoid discrimination, prejudice, and hate speech
• Uphold the values of peace, coexistence, and dialogue across all activities

Media, Discipline, and Public Communication:

 1.⁠ ⁠Authority for Official Statements:

• The Executive Chair, the Chair of the Leadership Council, and the Institute’s Spokesperson hold the authority and responsibility to speak on behalf of the Institute in matters of policy with media, international bodies, and governmental institutions.
• Other officials may provide independent commentary on general issues when appropriate.

 2.⁠ ⁠Restrictions on Public Statements:

• Members of the Leadership Council, staff, and advisors must avoid public statements—especially political or controversial ones—under the Institute’s name unless officially authorized.

 3.⁠ ⁠Protection of Institutional Integrity:

• All members are required to uphold the unity, reputation, and intellectual independence of the Institute in public and media environments, and refrain from any actions that may harm its credibility.

 4.⁠ ⁠Workplace Ethics and Discipline:

• Violations of ethical or professional standards will be reviewed by the Leadership Council.
• Repeated misconduct may lead to suspension or termination of membership.

 5.⁠ ⁠Confidentiality:

• Members are obligated to keep internal information, decisions, and documents confidential unless authorized for release.

Review and Evaluation:

• The Public Policy Framework shall be reviewed every two years by the Executive Chair and the Oversight Committee of the Leadership Council to ensure alignment with evolving national and international developments.
• The Institute is fully committed to compliance with U.S. laws and international norms in all operations.