“Youth Starts with You” Development and Mentorship Program Launched
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has officially launched its Youth Development and Mentorship Program, titled Youth Starts with You. The three-day initiative is designed to empower young Africans to actively contribute to the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda, which is critical to fostering sustainable peace and security across Africa. The program […]
Empowering Grassroots Women For Peace And Security
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched a week-long training program aimed at enhancing the capacity of grassroots women to play a more active role in shaping security policies and initiatives in their communities. The program will provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead peace and security efforts within […]
KAIPTC Launches Pioneering Code of Practice for Women in Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea
(Accra, Ghana, September 10, 2024) The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has taken a monumental step toward gender equality in the maritime sector by launching the Code of Practice for Women, Peace, and Security Practitioners in Maritime Governance and Security in West and Central Africa. The event, held in Accra, aims to address […]
Charter Application Institutional Assessment Visit
A team from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) visited the Centre on 20May 2024 and met with the Executive Management Committee, Teaching Staff, Non -teaching staff and students for a Charter Application Evaluation Process. The evaluation focused on: The Acting Dean of the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research, Dr. Kweku Danso presented an […]
Stakeholder Consultations in Uganda, Nigeria and Senegal
WYPSI successfully organized stakeholder consultative meetings in Uganda, Nigeria, and Senegal as part of the ongoing SIDA-funded project. This initiative aimed to assess youth participation in leadership and peacebuilding in the targeted countries, following similar engagements previously conducted in Kenya. The meetings were instrumental in gathering insights and perspectives from various national youth-based groups, grassroots […]
New York And Europe Engagements for Resource Mobilisation
KAIPTC participated in a high-level seminar and expert symposium organised as part of the 76th anniversary of the United Nations peacekeeping. The event, co-hosted by the Permanent Missions of Ghana, India, Norway and Switzerland to the United Nations, the Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON), the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GSCP) and KAIPTC aimed […]
NEW STRATEGIC PLAN LAUNCHED
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to solidify its position as a leading force in African peace and security. The 2024-2028 plan outlines a comprehensive approach to equip civilians, military, and police professionals with the skills needed to effectively manage conflicts and contribute to peacebuilding efforts. […]
Undergraduate Programme Planning Meeting
KAIPTC’S Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR) held a pivotal meeting in May 2024 to kick-start the development of undergraduate programmes. The three-day meeting brought together faculty members and external experts to discuss the proposed degree programmes in detail. The primary goal of the meeting was to explore the various aspects of the undergraduate […]
Preventing and Responding to GBV Course in Benin
The Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYSPI) in partnership with West African Network of Young Women Leaders (ROAJELF), Benin, organized a workshop in Cotonou from May 13 – 17, 2024. on theme “enhancing the capacity of local actors to prevent and respond to GBV”. The workshop, aimed to equip local actors with knowledge and […]
Restructuring of Intelligence Support in Peace Operations Course to a Certified UN Military Peacekeeping Intelligence Course
The Centre has successfully restructured the Intelligence Support in Peace Operations course to align with the United Nations Military Peacekeeping Intelligence (UN MPKI) course standards. This significant milestone underscores the Centre’s commitment to providing cutting-edge training for peacekeepers globally. The restructured MPKI course, held from June 3rd to 14th, 2024, equipped military personnel with essential […]
