German, Norwegian, Swedish Govts’ support 2nd edition of Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum
25th November, 2021: The Government of Norway and the Federal Government of Germany have, for the second time, come on board as sponsors for the 2021 edition of the Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum. Also joining as a sponsor this year is the Government of Sweden. This follows the highly-successful maiden edition in […]
KAIPTC hosts 2nd Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum on December 8-9
Accra, 25th November: Africa’s democracy and governance developments will be under scrutiny from December 8-9, 2021, when leaders from the continent and beyond gather at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra for the second Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum (KAPS Forum). The annual event provides the platform for political leaders, diplomats, […]
Le KAIPTC accueille la 2e édition du Forum Kofi Annan pour la paix et la sécurité (KAPS) du 8 au 9 décembre
Lorsque les dirigeants du continent et d’ailleurs se réuniront au Centre International Kofi Annan de Formation au Maintien de la Paix (KAIPTC), à Accra, à l’occasion du deuxième Forum Kofi Annan pour la Paix et la Sécurité (Forum KAPS), les 8 et 9 décembre 2021, la situation de la démocratie et de la gouvernance en […]
All set for ECOWAS Leadership and Mentoring Course in Abidjan for women in peace & Security Course
All set for ECOWAS Leadership and Mentoring Course in Abidjan for women in peace & Security Course As part of measures to promote women leadership in peace and security on the continent, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in partnership with ECOWAS, will hold a training course for selected participants to equip them […]
Ghana needs to respond to small arms challenges carefully—Prof Aning
Ghana needs to respond to small arms challenges carefully—Prof Aning Cape Coast, 12th October, 2021: Prof Kwesi Aning, the Director of Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research of the KAIPTC has raised red flags about explosive devices from Ghana’s mines illegally streaming into conflict zones in West Africa. “Some of the explosive devices found in […]
Children in conflict areas: WPSI, Save The Children Int’nal to hold symposium to discuss their welfare, safety
Children in conflict areas: WPSI, Save The Children Int’nal to hold symposium to discuss their welfare, safety Accra: 22nd October, 2021: They are powerless in conflicts. They have been drafted to fight, they have been killed, used as human shields, forced into marriages and yet they are voiceless. They are the future but remain vulnerable in spite […]
Work-in-Progress Seminar WIP on “State Response to Violent Extremism in Burkina Faso”
Thomas Jaye Work-in-Progress Series The Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR) at KAIPTC held an internal ‘Work-In-Progress Seminar’. Topic: State Response to Violent Extremism in Burkina Faso Speaker: Rahima Moomin Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021 Time: 1000hrs Abstract: Violent extremism continues to increase in the Sahel Region. Since 2016, extremist groups have gained a […]
Government of Denmark commits to conflict prevention, peace and security in West Africa
Government of Denmark commits to conflict prevention, peace and security in West Africa 7th October, 2021: At a time when the security concerns in the West African region remains a significant concern to all actors, the Government of Denmark, under the Danish development and humanitarian strategy “The World 2030”, is working with several institutions to […]
Work-in-Progress Seminar WIP on “Examining The Use Of Social Media In Peacekeeping”
Thomas Jaye Work-in-Progress Series The Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR) at KAIPTC held an internal ‘Work-In-Progress Seminar’. Topic: Examining The Use Of Social Media In Peacekeeping Speaker: Elsie Amelia Tachie-Menson Date: Wednesday 22nd September 2021 Time: 1000hrs Abstract: The evolution of digital technology has played out in various arenas of daily livelihoods: in […]
“Broader stakeholder engagement required for effective implementation of HDP Nexus, MHPSS” – Maj Gen Francis Ofori.
“Broader stakeholder engagement required for effective implementation of HDP Nexus, MHPSS” – Maj Gen Francis Ofori. Accra, September 2021. The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Maj Gen Francis Ofori has called for broader stakeholder engagements on the two new approaches to peacekeeping operations – the Humanitarian Development Peace (HDP) Nexus […]
