Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)

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1 Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) KAIPTC core TRAINING COURSES First published: November 2013

2 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Foreword by the Commandant Introduction Why Train at the KAIPTC? 10 Good Reasons Our Approach to Training: Collaborative Problem Based Learning KAIPTC s Core Training Courses Conflict Prevention Courses Development Diplomacy for Peace and Security Conflict Prevention Conflict Analysis and Mediation Rule of Law Election Management Training Election Observation Training Peace Support Operations Courses Integrated Peace Support Operations Integrated Civilian-Military Coordination Joint Campaign Planning Peacekeeping Logistics Police Middle Management Police Pre-Deployment Training Protection of Civilians in Africa Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (Foundation) Crisis Information Management Post Conflict Reconstruction Courses Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (Advanced) Security Sector Reform (Police) Small Arms And Light Weapons Foundation Small Arms and Light Weapons Border Security Management West African Peacebuilding Institute Training Courses Facilities Partner Organisations How do I find out more?

3 4 Foreword by the Commandant Introduction 5 Foreword by the Commandant Introduction The Ghana Ministry of Defence (MoD) established the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in 1998 and commissioned it in 2004 to build and share Ghana s five decades of experience and competence in Peace Support Operations with other states in the ECOWAS sub-region and Africa more broadly. The recognition of the need for professional and tailored training to military, police and civilian men and women in the multitude of skills needed in multidimensional peacekeeping operations remains, more than a decade later, central to our mission. One of three institutions designated by ECOWAS as a regional Centre of Excellence for the delivery of training and research in the areas of conflict prevention, management and peacebuilding the KAIPTC has to date offered 230 courses in diverse aspects of peacekeeping operations for over 9,590 individuals and organisations. Approximately 2,570 of our graduates are women and the centre has so far trained a total of 2,575 military personnel, 3,045 police officers and 3,974 civilians. Indeed, we take our training mission very seriously! Today, the KAIPTC continues to enjoy a strong and solid international reputation. The quality of our training, research and academic programmes, the unwavering support of our Institutional and Development Partners, and the continued support of our extensive network of alumni are testimony to our Centre s vitality as a preferred centre of excellence in Africa. Your continued support for and interest in our training, academic programmes and research undoubtedly contribute to giving the KAIPTC s its well deserved reputation. Maj Gen Obed Boamah Akwa KAIPTC Commandant/Executive Director Located in Accra, Ghana, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is one of three institutions designated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a regional Centre of Excellence for the delivery of research and training support in Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution and Peacebuilding. Our mission is to develop and deliver internationally recognised professional training courses, research and academic programmes to equip civilians and military/ police personnel with the skills and competencies required to meet Africa s present and future peace and security challenges. Moreover, the KAIPTC conducts and facilitates research, engages with sub-regional organisations at policy level and provides a forum for analysis in order to actively contribute to enhancing regional and sub-regional capacities for conflict prevention, management, resolution and peacebuilding. KAIPTC is recognised domestically and internationally as a principal training centre for multidimensional/integrated Peace Support Operations for the ECOWAS sub-region and Africa as a whole. The Centre s Training Department develops and delivers internationally recognized multidimensional and integrated peace support operations training courses and also collaborates with partners to host peace and security programmes and activities at regional and continental levels. With a multitude of courses in three broad areas (Conflict Prevention, Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Reconstruction), training at the KAIPTC is targeted at middle level military, police/gendarmerie and civilians involved in Peace Support Operations in West Africa and the rest of the world. In addition, the Training Department also administers the pre-deployment training to the Ghana Armed Forces and advises the Commandant on experience sharing opportunities between regional armies. The KAIPTC believes in an integrated and multidimensional approach to peacekeeping and peace-building, recognising the increasing and expansive requirements of modern peace operations which rely on the combined expertise of civilians, police and the military.

4 6 Introduction Consequently, participants at our courses have consistently mirrored this requirement with cohorts being composed (on average) of 45% civilians, 28% military and 27% police The results of a recent client satisfaction survey show that the quality of training the centre provides is highly appreciated by sponsors and graduates. (2003 to 2010). The KAIPTC has to date offered 230 courses in diverse aspects of peacekeeping operations for over 9,590 individuals and organisations. Approximately 2,570 of our graduates are women and the centre has so far trained a total of 2,575 military personnel, 3,045 police officers and 3,974 civilians in its various courses. The depth and breath of the different training courses offered at the KAIPTC demonstrate our keen attention to the needs of beneficiaries (institutional as well as individual), as well as to research informed training in our approach to programme design and curriculum development. Continuous liaison with stakeholders on identification of training needs; quality assurance and standardisation; attention to best practices globally and experience sharing have been core to our approach to course design and development. Why Train at the KAIPTC? 10 Good Reasons 1. An ECOWAS Regional Centre of Excellence 2. Outstanding international reputation Why Train at the KAIPTC? 10 Good Reasons 7 3. The quality of our courses covering wide-ranging and cross-cutting thematic areas (conflict prevention, management, resolution and peacebuilding) 4. The recognised quality of our staff, facilitators and expert resource persons 5. An integrated and multidimensional approach to modern peace operations based on the combined expertise of civilians, police and the military 6. An applied, practical and vocational approach 7. Enhanced career prospects for our graduates 8. A friendly, supportive and professional atmosphere 9. A large campus by the sea with facilities including multi-purpose training rooms, library, high speed internet access, accommodation, restaurant, bar, gym and multipurpose sports facility 10. An ideal and convenient location in the heart of West Africa: Accra, Ghana!

5 8 Our Approach to Training: Collaborative Problem Based Learning Our Approach to Training: Collaborative Problem Based Learning Our Approach to Training: Collaborative Problem Based Learning 9 In order to better equip and deliver its training courses, the KAIPTC uses a student centred approach: the Collaborative Problem Based Learning (CPBL) Approach to create an environment appropriate for adult learning, taking into account participants age, background and experience to promote collaborative learning. This approach allows participants from different backgrounds (practitioners, students, researchers and individuals) to learn through working together and sharing ideas and experiences to solve and find solutions to problems. In this experiential approach, course facilitators and resource persons equally learn from participants through sharing of experiences, reflective and critical thinking and the deep involvement of participants in course debates. Our approach allows for diversity among participants in terms of academic and professional qualifications, nationality, culture and language, religion, gender and other experiential backgrounds. By building on participants knowledge and experience, our courses stimulate the process of learning and development of problem solving skills. This also stimulates the cognitive process and allows participants to acquire new knowledge through self-directed learning. In designing and delivering its courses, KAIPTC brings together a pool of high calibre subject experts, policy makers, practitioners, academics, advocates and partners from various national and international organizations. In addition, KAIPTC training is contextualized to reflect regional and continental issues and needs, ensuring that training programmes are reviewed regularly by experts, academics and field practitioners. Collaborative Problem Based Learning is central to KAIPTC Training so much so that we have developed a course specifically on it for our facilitators and outstanding participants.

6 KAIPTC s Core raining Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses 11 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses Conflict Prevention Courses Development Diplomacy for Peace and Security The aim of the Development Diplomacy for Peace and Security Course is to provide participants with an opportunity to critically understand and reflect on diplomacy and regional security cooperation as tools in the prevention, resolution and management of conflicts. Departing from an overview of the destructive effects of conflicts, the course focuses on the roles being played at the continental and regional levels by inter-governmental institutions such as the AU, ECOWAS and others. This will include an overview of institutional policies, structures and mechanisms as well as the use and potential of bi-lateral and multi-lateral diplomacy and security cooperation to proactively deal with violent conflicts. Evaluate the consequences of conflicts in society. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles, policies structures and mechanisms of the AU and ECOWAS to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts. Apply the principles, policies structures and mechanisms of the AU and ECOWAS in a controlled setting. Recognize the use of political, legal, socio-economic and ecological factors on bilateral and multilateral diplomacy and security cooperation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. The course will include modules on: Global Governance, International Relations, and the African Security Architecture; Human Security; International (Humanitarian) Law; Gender and Conflict; Communication, Mediation and Negotiation Skills; Governance and Conflict; Civil-Military Interfaces and Security System Reform (SSR).

7 12 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses 13 Conflict Prevention The aim of the Conflict Prevention Course is to enhance participants knowledge of concepts, theories and practices of conflict prevention. This includes exposing participants to the various theories of violent conflict, their causes and triggers, as well as the consequences of violent conflict in terms of human security and political and socio-economic development. In addition, this course introduces participants to conflict prevention, management and resolution mechanisms and instruments adopted and used at the continental and regional levels, including an introduction to the African Peace and Security Architecture. Demonstrate a critical understanding of what conflict prevention theory and practice entail. Analyse the challenges faced by actors involved in the complex and politically sensitive process of preventing and resolving conflicts. Appreciate the gendered effects of conflict on societies as well as socio-economic development issues. Acquire knowledge of and appreciate the mechanisms and processes that will improve interoperability among stakeholders involved in conflict prevention, peace-building and post-war reconstruction and stabilization. Define the framework and mechanisms adopted by the AU and the ECOWAS on conflict prevention and peace support operations. The course will include modules on: New Wars, conflict and multidimensional peacekeeping; The nature of the African state; Women and conflict prevention; Risk and vulnerability assessment; Natural resource governance and conflict prevention; Media, communication and conflict prevention; Security sector systems and conflict prevention; Citizens, governance and conflict prevention; Elections, democracy and conflict prevention; Rule of Law and transitional justice; Human Rights, theory and practice. Understanding the theory and, more importantly, the practice of conflict prevention by actors at multiple levels is crucial if our ability to act early enough to prevent violence is to be strengthened. This includes understanding the role, instruments, opportunities and challenges of regional (AU) and sub-regional (ECOWAS) organisations as actors engaged in conflict prevention.

8 14 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses Conflict Analysis and Mediation The Conflict Analysis and Mediation Course has been designed with the aim of strengthening participant s critical, analytical and practical conflict analysis, mediation and negotiation skills, including the development of multi-level, locally relevant and tailor-made approaches to conflict resolution. In addition, designed to be relevant to professional conflict resolution participants, the course aims at enabling the sharing of West African experiences and lessons learned in multitrack mediation and peace processes. The increase in opportunities for peace-making by regional and sub-regional organisations (AU, ECOWAS) as well as by civil society organisations (NGOs and CBOs) has resulted in the exponential growth in mediation interventions and associated forms of conflict resolution activities in Africa. Deepen their understanding and awareness of the challenges and opportunities of the emerging African Peace and Security Architecture, with a focus on mediation. Understand key conflict analysis concepts and evaluate conflict analysis frameworks and underlying conceptual tools. Acquire detailed knowledge of mediation theory and practice. Appreciate and critically reflect on the experiences of West African mediators. Acquire detailed knowledge of the principles and procedures of negotiation and enhance their ability to demonstrate negotiation skills in practice. Enhance their understanding of gender considerations in mediation, peace processes and peace agreements. Integrate and evaluate political, social and cultural barriers in negotiations and conflict resolution. Understand mediation not just as a diplomatic tool but also as a conflict resolution/transformation tool. Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre is well-organized logistically; the course content "The is of a high quality, informative and really relevant to my needs - understanding the causes of conflicts and to manage and resolve conflicts. My impression about Accra was very good. I won t complain about the weather and food because Accra is like to my home town: Kisangani (North East DRC). People are kind, they assist you if you require. Leon BOMELA Conduct & discipline officer office of srsg MONUSCO Rule of Law The aim of the Rule of Law Course is to explore, understand and appreciate the challenges of Rule of Law in Post Conflict and Peacebuilding environments and to expose participants to the different mechanisms (norms, entities, institutions, etc.) required in the re-establishment of the rule of law in transitions from war to peace. On completion of this course, participants will be able to Enhance their knowledge and understanding of the importance of rule of law in Post Conflict States; Define the legal instruments pertinent to the promotion of the rule of law; Develop creative approaches to promoting the rule of law; Promote and support rule of law frameworks in the national, regional and International level. KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses The course syllabus will include modules on: The nature of conflict and conflict analysis; Introduction to Mediation and Negotiation Practice; Negotiation (Principles, steps/phases in negotiations, ethics); Diplomatic, Political and cultural dimensions of mediation; International and Regional Approaches to Mediation (AU and ECOWAS); Women, Gender and Mediation; Multi-track mediation and role of civil society in mediation processes; The role of religious and traditional leaders in track 1 and 2 processes; Case studies of past and on-going mediation/negotiation initiatives in West Africa (success and failures). Establishing Rule of Law is an essential component of post conflict reconstruction. The course includes the following modules: International Law, International Humanitarian Law and Institutions; Law and Local Institutions; Monitoring and Evaluating Rule of Law; Fact finding for the Establishment of Rule of Law; Executive Functions and Rule of Law; Capacity Development for Rule of Law. In addition, thematic areas will include: gender issues; Security Sector Reform (SSR); Good Governance and special Group (including women, children, physically challenged, youth and the sick). 15

9 16 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses 17 Election Management Training Targeting a broad range of electoral stakeholders, advocates, actors and traditional Election Management Bodies (EMBs), the Election Management Training Course aims at providing comprehensive training in election management Capacity building for election management has tended to focus on Election Management Bodies because of their role as election administrators. Yet, this leaves out other key electoral actors whose activities within the electoral cycle and process have implications for the organisation of elections with credible and peaceful outcomes. Helping bridge the capacity gap with respect to these other electoral stakeholders are therefore needed. within the framework of peace and security from an African perspective. In addition, the course aims at equipping stakeholders with the tools necessary for facilitating the organization of peaceful and credible democratic elections. To this end, this course is tailored to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for facilitating peaceful and credible elections. Explain the historical background of elections particularly as it has evolved in the African context. Outline the various stages of the electoral cycle and outline the activities that characterize each of these stages. Explain what the legal framework of election is and identify some of the sources of relevant national and international legal instruments. Distinguish between electoral systems, electoral processes and electoral operations. Explain the standards and principles of elections and discuss their role in the effective management and administration of elections. Explain the political and social perspective dimensions of conflict. Establish the link between the electoral cycle and triggers of election-related conflict violence. Explain the tenets of good governance. Internalize and explain some of the best practices in electoral processes. Differentiate between Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Identify good M&E indicators. Apply data collection tools for electoral monitoring and evaluation. The course will cover, inter alia, the following topics: The Legal Framework of Elections; Standards and Principles of Elections; Women, Gender & Elections; Electoral Stakeholders & Stakeholder Management; Electoral Systems and Electoral Integrity.

10 18 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Conflict Prevention Courses Election Observation Training The aim of the Election Observation Training Course is to expose a broad range of electoral stakeholders, advocates and actors to the concept of election observation as a mechanism for facilitating electoral transparency and credibility in the context of democracy. Furthermore, the course aims at equipping participants with the practical professional skills for observing elections in West Africa and beyond. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Explain the rationale for election observation and its relationship to the promotion of transparency in democratic elections. Distinguish between election observation and election monitoring. Capacity building for election management has tended to focus on Election Management Bodies because of their role as election administrators. Yet, this leaves out other key electoral actors whose activities within the electoral cycle and process have implications for the organisation of elections with credible and peaceful outcomes. Helping bridge the capacity gap with respect to these other electoral stakeholders are therefore needed. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework for elections and election observation. Demonstrate an understanding of the code of conduct for election observation and how this informs the ECOWAS mandate and code of conduct for election observation in the sub-region. Distinguish between good/best and bad practice with regard to conduct in the field during observation missions. Outline the key principles and guidelines that inform the organization and conduct of observation missions. Explain the interface between gender roles and the access, participation and representation of women and men in the electoral process. Demonstrate an ability to observe, gather, collate and report information in an observation mission environment. The course will cover, inter alia, the following topics: The Legal Framework of Elections; Standards and Principles of Elections; Women, Gender & Elections; Electoral Stakeholders & Stakeholder Management; Electoral Systems and Electoral Integrity.

11 20 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 21 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses Integrated Civilian-Military Coordination Peace Support Operations Courses Integrated Peace Support Operations The aim of the Integrated Peace Support Operations Course is to provide midlevel civilians, police and military personnel with the skills and knowledge of operational level planning, coordination and conduct of Integrated Peace Support Operations (IPSOs). Starting with an overview of the various stakeholders and topics of the PSO-environment, the course provides an opportunity for future as well as experienced actors involved in peace support operations to enhance their professional skill levels in the field of IPSOs. In the last two decades, the changing landscape of armed conflict around the world has prompted the move towards the integration, within PSOs, of an increasing number of other tasks. These include humanitarian relief, development assistance, DDR and SSR, support to reconstruction and economic recovery, among others. Comprehensively understand the nature of African conflicts and the main actors and dynamics. Describe the legal framework of IPSOs and the rule of law. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of DDR, SSR, CIMIC, police and logistics in IPSO. Understand the importance of child rights, protection and gender issues. Demonstrate the acquired knowledge in a final exercise The course includes modules on: The Nature of African conflict; Conflict analysis; Challenges and Opportunities for Conflict Resolution; Legal Framework/Rule of law; African Peace and Security Architecture; Use of force; Rules of Engagement; Negotiation, Mediation, Facilitation; Civilian Components in IPSOs; Police in IPSOs; UN (CIMIC); Security Sector Reform (SSR); Logistics in IPSO; Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; Small Arms and Light Weapons; Child Rights and Protection; Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in IPSOs. UN Photo / Sojoud Elgarrai The Integrated Civilian- Military Coordination Pilot Course aims at enhancing the capacity of peacekeepers and civilian mission staff with regards to effective management of relief and humanitarian missions. To this end, the course addresses key civilian - military coordination and cooperation principles operating in an integrated mission environment. Moving towards integration within the peacekeeping environment - 4th Generation Peacekeeping requires awareness and understanding of the various mission components in relation with other actors (humanitarian, development, etc). This includes understanding the mission, mandates, structure, activities and liaison fora, liaison requirements and the relevant responsibilities when operating in an integrated mission environment. Understand the concepts, structure and organisation of ICIMIC. Adapt appropriate strategies for ICIMIC in peace support missions. Recognise the need for intervention strategies for vulnerable people. Appreciate the complementary roles of the mission components. Understand the humanitarian concept of ICIMIC. The course syllabus covers, inter alia, the following topics: Peacekeeping Operations Environment; International conflict management response; Peacekeeping principles & component; Roles; Integrated mission concept; Humanitarian principles; Use of Military for escorts; Human Rights; Mission Support; ICIMIC Concepts; Negotiation/Mediation.; Women/Gender/ SGBV and SEA.

12 22 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 23 Joint Campaign Planning To aim of the Joint Campaign Planning Course is to enhance regional peacekeeping capacity by promoting the understanding of the principles and procedures involved in the planning and conduct of a regional multi-faceted, multi-national Peace Support Operation (PSO). Participants will gain knowledge and awareness and leave with tools that will allow them to better plan and consider the full spectrum of possible missions within the West African as well as the broader Africans context. In an era of multiple deployments ranging from combat operations to Humanitarian Assistance/ Disaster Relief operations and regional, multifaceted and multinational Peacekeeping Operations all within the same area of operations, it is critical that senior staff officers be fully prepared to undertake joint operation planning processes effectively. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the particular and unique aspects of peacekeeping operations in the framework of a regional deployment. Acknowledge and understand the principles and procedures involved in planning and conducting regional multi-faceted, multinational PSO. Recognise the importance of (and be familiar with) the organization and procedures of a TFHQ. Understand and be familiar with the French Operational Planning Method (MPO). Demonstrate deeper knowledge of joint campaign planning through analysis of case studies and interactive seminar-like group discussions. Enhance their ability to plan in a time-constrained environment and brief in front of a critical audience. The course syllabus will include modules on: Organization and Procedures of a TFHQ; Development of Operational Planning Method; Planning of a PSO in the Framework of a Regional Deployment. Peacekeeping Logistics The aim of the Peacekeeping Logistics Course is to expose mid and senior level logisticians to the specific concepts and practices applied to logistics support within a peace support operations framework. The course further aims at enhancing the skills of logisticians by providing them with an overview of some of the nuances particular to a variety of peacekeeping operations to include DDR, Civ-Mil Operations, HADR Ops. Finally, this equips participants with the tools that will allow them to better plan within the spectrum of possible missions in the West African context. In an era of multiple deployments that can range from combat operations, to Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (ADR) and Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs) all within the same area of operations, it is critical that logisticians be fully prepared for log ops to support the full spectrum of military operations. Provide an overview and demonstrate awareness of some of the particular and unique aspects of log support to peacekeeping operations and associated missions (DDR, CivMil Ops, and HADR). Demonstrate acquired familiarity with the ESF/ASF SOP and concept of log support. Demonstrate acquired familiarity with the UN concept of log support to PKO. Demonstrate knowledge through analysis of case studies and interactive seminar-like group discussions. Enhance their ability to plan a brief to a critical audience in a time constrained environment. Serve as a log planner in their organization for PKO contingency planning or deployment. The course syllabus will include modules on: ASF/ESF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); UN Log Support to Peacekeeping Operations; Overview of Log considerations to DDR; HADR Considerations; Deployment Considerations. The course will also include a 3-day training/simulation exercise and a guided seaport and airport visit.

13 24 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 25 Police Middle Management The aim of the Police Middle Management Course is to improve the capacity of middle level police officers who are eligible to serve in Of prime importance for police success UN/ AU/ECOWAS multidimensional and by extension for Integrated peace support operations. This is Peace Support Operation missions is done through pre-deployment the adequate tasking of the middle training with the general purpose management level. Preparing middle of ensuring the success of middle management for its significant roles level police officers adequate task and tasks in a UN/AU/ECOWAS IPSO fulfilment. With the purpose of is therefore key. bridging the gap between the basic and senior management levels, this course focuses on the standards of harmonizing policing practices and procedures in the sub-region. Develop and deepen their knowledge base in the dynamics of management with the sole purpose of functioning effectively in multi-dimensional peace support operations. Demonstrate multi-dimensional peace support operation functional skills. Replicate management experiences to be able to effectively perform related tasks. Establish a pool of well-trained middle level officers with the ultimate intent of being competitive in international police placements. The course syllabus covers the following modules: Evolution of IPSOs; Leadership and Management; Gender in IPSO; Challenges of IPSO; Police Planning; Recruitment and Development in IPSO; Simulation Exercise/Map Ex. Police Pre-Deployment Training The aim of the Police Predeployment Training course is to enhance the capacity of police officers about to be deployed to AU/UN missions by providing them with basic knowledge and skills at both operational and service delivery levels relating to the roles, responsibilities and operating procedures of United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers in an integrated peace support operation. Police officers from different countries come into Integrated Peace Support Operations with different experiences and practices. In terms of training, there is the need to address in a standardized way police roles and responsibilities in missions before they are deployed so that they will more easily adapt to their new environment. Understand the UN and the AU systems, mission codes of conduct, UNPOL and other different legal systems. Acquire knowledge in CIMIC, DDR, human rights matters and HIV/AIDS. Demonstrate skills in vehicle handling, map reading, radio communications, community policing, communication and negotiation. Manage issues relating to humanitarian assistance, child protection and vulnerable groups. The course syllabus covers, inter alia, the following modules: Mission Specific training materials; UN system; Code of conduct; AU system; Culture Awareness; Humanitarian Assistance; Personal Security; Map Reading/Radio Communications; SEA; Vehicle Handling; Child Protection/Vulnerable; Rule of Law; Transitional justice; Mine awareness; Human rights; CIMIC; Media Relation; Hygiene; HIV/ AIDS, Malaria; Community Policing; DDR; UNPOL & different legal systems (Sudan); Communication and Negotiation; Mentoring and advising; Gender equality; RRR (Reform, Restructuring, Rebuilding). Considering that I am preparing to deploy to the UN/AU Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), the Police Pre-deployment Training at the KAIPTC has sharpened my skills and experience to play a role, either as a Gender Officer, Policy Report Officer, or Legal Officer at the mission in Darfur. I will continue to remember the experienced facilitators as well as the accommodating and tolerant staff of the KAIPTC. Simulation training for Ghanaian Police Officers DSP Fawole OLUFUNKE OC Legal Issues, Nigeria Police Oyo State Nigeria

14 26 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 27 UN Photo / Albert Gonzalez Farran Protection of Civilians in Africa The aim of the Protection of Civilians Civilian populations bear the greatest brunt of Course is to provide today s complex and intractable conflicts. This knowledge and expertise on changing nature of conflicts has necessitated protection of civilians in Africa both doctrinal and operational shifts in peace through an understanding support operations. Protection of Civilians (PoC) and explanation of the has increasingly become an integral component various national, regional of contemporary peace operations. and international legal and institutional frameworks for protecting civilians from adverse effects of conflicts in Africa. On completion of this course, participants will be able to: Demonstrate a better understanding of the concept of Protection of Civilians in Peace Support Operations. Explain the legal and normative frameworks that support the protection of civilians. Compare the different ways to protect civilians in armed conflicts. Identify the need for a Protection of Civilians (PoC) plan and implement the mandate. The course syllabus covers the following modules: Introduction to Contemporary UN, AU/REC Peace Support Operations; Introduction to Protection of Civilians; Legal Framework of Protection of Civilians Plan (PoC); Code of Conduct; PoC actors and coordination; Thematic mandates; Sexual violence and child protection in armed conflict; Implementing a Protection of Civilian Mandate. UN Photo/Stuart Price Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (Foundation) The aim of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Course (DDR Foundation) is to provide participants with a comprehensive and operational level understanding of the principles and DDR programmes have in the last two decades warranted significant attention, a function of the rise in numbers of DDR operations worldwide as well as an expanded and more sustained involvement of the international community and in particular the United Nations (UN) - in these types of activities. The publication in 2006 and recent update to the Integrated Demobilisation Disarmament and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS) by UNDPKO is evidence of these efforts. procedures involved in the planning, coordination and conduct of Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programmes. In addition, the course addresses a series of associated cross-cutting challenges in DDR, including gender, special needs groups, humanitarian assistance and food aid, health and population movements, security sector reform, etc. Demonstrate a critical understanding of concepts, policies and strategies in the context of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes (DDR). Recognise the importance of structures and process(es) of DDR. Understand and critically discuss a series of crosscutting challenges affecting DDR, such as: - Women Gender and DDR. - Gender, Youth, Special Needs Groups and DDR. - The SSR/DDR nexus. - Cross-border population movement. - Food aid programmes. - Health/HIV/AIDS and DDR etc.

15 28 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 29 The course consists of approximately 40 modules covering, inter alia, the following topics: Concepts, Policy and Strategy; The UN Approach to DDR, Post-conflict Stabilization, Peace-building and Recovery frameworks as well as Participants, Beneficiaries and Partners; Structures and Processes; Integrated DDR Planning, DDR Programme Design, National Institutions for DDR, Mission and Programme Support, Monitoring and Evaluation of DDR Programmes; Operations, Programmes and Support; Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, UN Military and Police Roles and Responsibilities; Cross- Cutting Issues Women Gender and DDR, Gender, Youth, Special Needs Groups and DDR, SSR/DDR nexus. "I most. The reason for this is that the courses are designed have participated in and facilitated many courses across the globe but the courses at the KAIPTC impress me the to provide a holistic approach to the issues discussed and pays particular attention to the many specific contexts and influencing factors. Courses are also delivered through practical hands-on learning techniques, lessons from previous experiences and crosslearning, which works to deepen understanding of the subject matter. Ibrahim BANGURA Director, Transition International Sierra Leone KAIPTC Course Facilitator On completion of this course, participants will be able to: Enhance their effectiveness in the collection, correlation, analysis and dissemination of information. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the importance of situational awareness (country/area information gathering, analysis and dissemination). Promote situational awareness. Understand and identify early warning signals. Develop information reporting skills in terms of writing and drawing conclusions. Understand the role of Crisis Information Management skills and procedures in support of decision-making and its contribution to mission success. Simulate exercises in the area of operation using scenarios based on information available. The course will include modules on: Conflict Analysis (causes and consequences of conflicts); Information Concepts; Information Management in Decision Making processes; Early Warning; Intro to JMAC; The Information Cycle (from collection to evaluation); Information reporting (writing and drawing conclusions); Information Preparation (Area of Operations) including simulation exercise; - Country/area information study. Crisis Information Management The aim of the Crisis Information Management Course is to enhance the effectiveness of PSO personnel in the collection, collation, correlation, analysis and dissemination of information with the specific aims of promoting situational Civilian populations bear the greatest brunt of today s complex and intractable conflicts. This changing nature of conflicts has necessitated both doctrinal and operational shifts in peace support operations. Protection of Civilians (PoC) has increasingly become an integral component of contemporary peace operations. awareness and improving the quality and timeliness of information provided to key decision-makers in crisis operations. In addition, this course aims at enhancing ECOWAS/ASF/ESF and regional African capabilities in Crisis Information Management in the context of UN JOC Policy. Military Decision Making Process session which we took today was particularly useful. It is skewed "The towards decision making on the field for Peace Support Operations. My prior knowledge of decision making processes would not work in this context on the field. It has changed my way of thinking on how to resolve issues and problems and has helped prepare me for the future in case my office is called up to support PSOs or in emergency situations. Sharon Tetteh Programmes Officer, Christian Council of Ghana

16 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 31 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses Post-Conflict Reconstruction Courses Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (Advanced) The aim of the Disarmament Demobilisation and Reintegration Course (DDR Advanced) is to equip DDR practitioners with the requisite training and skills needed to develop effective reintegration programmes under the guidance of a team of The most critical aspect of DDR is Reintegration, which aims to enable the ex-combatants to revert to normal life and be useful to themselves and their communities. Having covered the twin concepts of Disarmament and Demobilisation in the foundation Course, participants undergo detailed Reintegration training. experienced subject matter experts. The Course exposes participants to a detailed and critical use of the revised edition of the IDDRS document, the ILO Guidebook for Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants as well as best practices in the implementation of DDR programmes. This course complies with the latest/on-going revisions of the United Nations Integrated Disarmament, Demobilisation Reintegration Standards (IDDRS) document, and the ILO Guidebook for Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants as well as lessons learned and best practices in the implementation of DDR programme. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of DDR in peacebuilding, recovery and development. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the Principles and Approaches of Reintegration.

17 32 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Post-Conflict Reconstruction Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 33 Recognise the Importance of Economic Security to Reintegration. Discuss Political, Economic, Social and Psychosocial dimensions to reintegration. Appreciate Gender challenges in reintegration programmes. Analyse and Assess Reintegration Programmes. Plan and Design Reintegration programmes. The course will address the following topics: Linkage/ stopgaps between Reinsertion and Reintegration; Guiding Principles, Approaches and Elements of Reintegration; Reintegration Assessments and Analysis; Design of Reintegration Programmes; Coordination and Institutional Mechanisms for Reintegration. In addition, this course includes a number of modules dealing with specific issues under economic, social and political reintegration as well as other critical issues such as psycho-social counselling, transitional justice, advocacy and resource mobilization, special needs groups, the nexus between SSR and DDR and a simulation exercise among others. Security Sector Reform (Police) The aim of the Security Sector Reform Course is to enhance the knowledge base, skills and technical competence of middle level police officers and practitioners in the performance of their security sector reform roles in stable and post conflict situations. On completion of this course, participants will be able to: The Security Sector Reform (Police) course was developed by the KAIPTC in collaboration with the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC), Canada, to assist the Police and practitioners in carrying out their reform duties in post-conflict reconstruction phase of peacebuilding. Acquire introductory knowledge on the concepts of peace and security in the African context. Demonstrate competence in developing their role in peacebuilding in post conflict environments. Demonstrate knowledge in reconstructing, reforming and rebuilding of police institutions. Define and explain in detail Security Sector Governance. The course syllabus covers the following four modules: Peace and Security in Africa; Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict Environments; Reconstructing, Reforming and Rebuilding of Police Institutions; Security Sector Governance. UN Photo/Basile Zoma UN Photo / Christopher Herwig

18 34 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Post-Conflict Reconstruction Courses KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Peace Support Operations Courses 35 Small Arms and Light Weapons Foundation (Foundation) The aim of the Small Arms and Light Weapons Course is to introduce participants entering this field for the first time to the fundamental issues pertaining to Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) proliferation and control to enable them to Small arms and light weapons (SALW) have been a key ingredient in the explosive mix of causes that has characterised conflicts in West Africa and the continent. In order to understand the dynamics surrounding the spread and control of small arms, knowledge of key concepts, of contexts, as well as emerging issues is surely needed. confront context-specific challenges in their respective countries. In addition, this course seeks to improve participants awareness of the managerial and advocacy skills necessary for the establishment and operations of national commissions for small arms and to promote SALW control issues in West Africa. Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of SALW proliferation and control. Demonstrate awareness of the international and sub-regional legal and policy frameworks of small arms and light weapons. Appreciate the basic skills for conducting small arms baseline surveys. Monitor and evaluate the progress of respective SALW interventions in their respective countries. Coordinate SALW-related activities of the various national agencies constituting the national commissions for small arms. Demonstrate ability to communicate to different audiences. issues raised at this training programme have been detailed and enlightening. I have been challenged to "The work with my national government to raise awareness and sensitize people about the dangers of the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Jamaila Loveth Braide Government House Katsina State Nigeria The course will include modules on: Basic definitions, concepts and theories of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW); Demand and supply of SALW; Misuse of SALW; SALW and post-conflict peace-building; Evolution of SALW control initiatives; International legal and policy frameworks on SALW; Functions and Structure of National Commissions; Basic Research Skills and Appreciation and Use of SALW National Surveys; National Action Plans; Project Cycle Management; Monitoring and Evaluation; Managing Inter-Agency Relationships; SALW and Vulnerable Groups; National presentations; Basic ICT skills; SALW Critical Stakeholders and Issues; Resource Mobilization; Communication processes and advocacy skills; Communication Strategy Design. The course will also include a field visit to a small arms armoury. Small Arms and Light Weapons Border Security Management The aim of the Border Security Management Course is to strengthen the capacities of border security practitioners to fight against small arms The capacity of actors to design and implement small arms and light weapons border management programmes and policies, particularly at field level, are urgently required. trafficking and help consolidate peace and security in the West African sub region. To this end, equips participants with relevant knowledge (including the legal and policy frameworks applicable), skill sets, concepts and best practices of border management in order to foster technical level cooperation among border security personnel and institutions in West Africa. On completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of borders and integrated border management. Gain and demonstrate familiarity with the legal and normative dimensions (international and African) with relevance to small arms and light weapons proliferation and border management. Develop strategies and techniques for tracking illicit small arms and other illicit goods that are being trafficked. Recognise and reflect on future trends in integrated border management. Demonstrate understanding of the intersections between border management and gender. Network and share ideas with counterparts in the other West African countries towards effective SALW control.

19 36 KAIPTC s Core Training Courses / Post-Conflict Reconstruction Courses KAIPTC s Training Courses / Post-conflict reconstruction 37 The course will include modules on: Border issues in Africa and in West Africa; Border Management Techniques; Basic characteristics of Integrated Border Posts; Cooperation among countries; Types of borders: Land borders, air borders and sea borders; International law enforcement cooperation; Future trends in integrated border management; Border management and gender; Enforcement of ECOWAS protocol on free movement. The course will also include a field visit to a border facility. West African Peacebuilding Institute Training Courses The West African Peacebuilding Institute (WAPI) runs a 3-week programme annually in partnership with the West Africa Network for Peace (WANEP) and KAIPTC. The programme provides specialised, intensive and culturally sensitive training in conflict transformation and peacebuilding adapted to the Developing a cadre of active and informed peacebuilders and action-oriented programmes is necessary to aid the drive to manage and prevent conflicts in the region. The WAPI training programme seeks to address this gap by identifying and developing the capacity of local actors in the West Africa sub-region. West African reality. The training programme aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice in peacebuilding by exploring the theories and practices in peacebuilding, dialogue and mediation, human security and peacebuilding. Our aim is that participants will become competent, informed and active peacebuilding practitioners. On completion of this training programme, participants will be able to: Acquire working knowledge of the theories and practice of peacebuilding. Demonstrate capacity to use strategies for early warning and gender mainstreaming in communities. Develop context specific frameworks of conflict transformation and peacebuilding adapted to West Africa. Create capacity to develop and sustain action oriented programmes for conflict transformation and peacebuilding. The training programme covers the following courses: Intro to peacebuilding paradigms: Theories and practice; Dialogue and Mediation: Design and processes; Human security & peacebuilding; Youth and peace Education; Early Warning and Early Response: Building Community capacity for preventive peacebuilding; Justice-Building & Conflict Resolution; Women & Gender mainstreaming in peacebuilding.