Election Observation Training Programme Empowers Women and Youth Across Ghana
A series of Election Observation Training Workshops were held in Sogakope, Tamale, Accra, and Kumasi, equipping a total of 144 participants—96 females and 48 males—with the skills to observe and report on Ghana’s 2024 elections. The trainings were conducted as follows: Over the three-day workshops, participants engaged with experts and practitioners who provided in-depth knowledge […]
Gearing Up for Ghana’s 2024 Elections
The KAIPTC was honored to receive accreditation to observe Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Prior to being deployed, selected staff from the Centre participated in a training session at the Electoral Commission of Ghana premises which was followed by a detailed briefing session at the KAIPTC. Over 60 staff were subsequently deployed to various […]
KAIPTC Held Symposium on Security Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 General Elections
The KAIPTC hosted a high-level symposium under the theme “Protecting the Ballot, Deepening Democracy” as part of its Reflections on Security Series. The timely event provided a platform for critical discussions on the security dynamics surrounding Ghana’s upcoming general elections, held on December 7, 2024. In his opening remarks, the Commandant of KAIPTC, Major General […]
GPS Course: Enhancing the Capacities of Grassroots Women in Gender, Peace, and Security
A total of 38 grassroots participants—primarily women—benefited from the Gender, Peace, and Security (GPS) Course held from 23–27 September 2024. The workshop targeted grassroots women and brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Traditional Leaders, Youth Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Security Forces, Local Government Agencies, and research institutions. Notably, the course […]
KAIPTC and KNUST Partner to Transform Peacebuilding
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming peacebuilding initiatives across the African continent. This collaboration emerged from a high-level meeting between KAIPTC Commandant Major General Richard Addo Gyane and KNUST Vice Chancellor, Prof. Akosua Dickson. During the […]
KAIPTC Showcases Innovative E-Learning at International Conference
KAIPTC participated in the E-Learning International Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, on July 11, 2024. The conference, which attracted participants from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Israel, the UK, Germany, and other countries, provided a platform for KAIPTC to showcase its innovative training programs that have revolutionized peace […]
EPSAO-KAIPTC Partnership Concludes
KAIPTC hosted the End of Project Closure Meeting for the GIZ EPSAO-KAIPTC partnership, marking a significant milestone in the joint commitment to advancing peace and security in West Africa. Launched in 2022 and co-financed by BMZ and the EU, the collaboration aimed to enhance KAIPTC’s training capacities, expand e-learning tools, and support organizational development, aligning […]
KAIPTC Conducts Baseline Study to Inform New Strategic Plan
KAIPTC undertook a comprehensive baseline study to guide the implementation of its new strategic plan. Led by the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, the study was conducted in seven African countries, namely, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia, Nigeria, and Ghana, from August to December 2024. With support from GIZ and Norway, KAIPTC engaged with […]
Validation Workshop for ECOWAS Study on The Impact of Demographic Changes on Regional Security in West Africa Held
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) hosted a dynamic validation workshop from 12–15 November 2024 to address one of West Africa’s most pressing issues: the impact of rapid demographic changes on regional security. Commissioned by ECOWAS and funded by EPSAO, this workshop presented key findings from a year-long study exploring how West Africa’s […]
Engagement with Japanese Officials in Japan
A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) led by the Commandant, Major-General Richard Addo Gyane, visited Japan from October 20-26, 2024 to deepen its partnership with Japan and the UNDP on peace and security initiatives in West Africa. The delegation which included the Programme Head Conflict Management, Dr John Pokoo and […]
