A figure of steady influence in the Western African region
KAIPTC Empowers Female Leaders in Peace and Security
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Ghana, established in 1998 and officially commissioned in 2004, has been a beacon of peace and security training in Africa for over 17 years. The Centre, created by the member states of the African Union, is the largest centre of its kind in West Africa and one of the most important peace and security training centers on the continent [1].
Recently, the KAIPTC has introduced a course focused on female leadership for peace and security. This two-week programme has received positive feedback from participants, with individuals like Fatour Fofana, a police officer from Gambia, expressing a better understanding of her responsibility as a woman in a leadership position after completing the course [2]. Similarly, Cecilia Erzuah, an officer from Ghana, has learned how to best respond to the different skills and needs of her team members during the course. Hannah Nestor, an expert in criminal prosecutions in Namibia, has recommended this course, highlighting its importance in equipping women with the skills necessary for effective leadership in their respective roles [3].
The course at the KAIPTC has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with a particular focus on how to best respond to the different skills and needs of their teams. This focus aligns with the Centre's mission to provide internationally standardized training that strengthens peacekeeping capacity across Africa [1].
Over the past 20 years, thousands of security agents have traveled to Ghana to attend qualified continuous training at the KAIPTC. These individuals, including Fatour Fofana, Cecilia Erzuah, and Hannah Nestor, have benefited from the Centre's commitment to fostering the next generation of peacebuilders [3].
The KAIPTC's role in providing training for security agents is significant due to its contribution to peacekeeping efforts across Africa. Beyond its training role, the Centre plays a leadership role in pioneering new approaches to African security challenges, including maritime security, countering violent extremism, and inclusive peacebuilding involving gender and youth [1][2].
In summary, the KAIPTC's primary focus is on peace and security training. Through its courses, it empowers individuals like Fatour Fofana, Cecilia Erzuah, and Hannah Nestor to become effective leaders in their respective roles, contributing to a more peaceful and secure Africa. The Centre's role in providing internationally standardized training and research that strengthens peacekeeping capacity across Africa, as well as its leadership in addressing regional security challenges, makes it an invaluable asset to the continent.
[1] KAIPTC. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.kaiptc.org/about-us [2] KAIPTC. (n.d.). Commandant's Message. Retrieved from https://www.kaiptc.org/commandants-message [3] KAIPTC. (n.d.). Women Youth Peace And Security Institute (WYPSI). Retrieved from https://www.kaiptc.org/womens-youth-peace-and-security-institute-wysi
In the pursuit of empowering female leaders in peace and security, the KAIPTC, a renowned West African training center, offers a comprehensive course focused on education-and-self-development and personal-growth [1]. Graduates like Fatour Fofana, Cecilia Erzuah, and Hannah Nestor have showcased their newfound ability to foster personal-growth and lead effectively in their respective roles, thereby contributing significantly to peace and security in their countries and Africa as a whole [2].
