The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to Expand Reporting

On August 22, Information and Public Relations Directorate conducted a coordination meeting with AGO central directorates to regularize publishing AGO related information in a timely manner.

Shah Mohammad Khpalwak, Information and Public Relations Director briefed the participants about the achievements and improvements made at IPRD.

Mr. Khpalwak also detailed about AGO official website improvements and the website operator compared the website status before and after reactivation through a PowerPoint presentation.

The participants assumed, “AGO needs to approve a specific information and publication policy and procedure. Thus, the information can be shared with national and international Medias accordingly”.   

Participants also emphasized on assigning Point of Contacts (POCs) for all central and provincial appellate prosecution offices to communicate and exchange information with IPRD POC in order to publish the news, achievements, and reports on AGO website, social networks and/or through print publications.

The participants announced and ensured their full cooperation and support to share the information on timely fashion.

The communication between key AGO directorates through internet and electronic means was also discussed in this meeting and participants outlined the challenges and barriers.

The participants asked to continue the meetings to strengthen communication, reporting, and public awareness activities.

The meeting was organized with Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) technical assistance to improve collaboration, communication, and reporting system at AGO. JSSP is part of International Narcotics Law project, funded by US department of State, as a key donor, supports Justice Sector organizations including AGO.