Biakoye District Chief Executive (DCE), Millicent Kabuki Carboo, has donated 100 dual desks to the District Education Directorate.

The desks aim to support six basic schools in Worawora that urgently require furniture.

Through the District Education Oversight Committee (DEOC), a total of 1,000 dual desks have been provided to schools in the district, addressing 17 percent of the desk deficit in seven months.

Madam Carboo emphasizes the importance of proper care and maintenance of the desks by both the Directorate and the beneficiaries.

She encourages students to prioritize their studies and remain determined to achieve higher goals.

The District Director of Education, Roselyn Kafui Ofori, expresses gratitude to the DCE and the Assembly for their invaluable support.

She assures that the desks will be effectively utilized to enhance the quality of education in the district, contributing to the reduction of the deficit.

Madam Ofori commends the DCE for prioritizing educational matters, particularly in driving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education within the district.

KAIPTC launches 2023 Political Advisor Course for African Peace Support Operations

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC) has initiated the 2023 Political Advisor Course (PolAd23) for heads of missions and operational commanders.

This ten-day residential course aims to train Political Advisors for UN Missions in Africa, AU and ECOWAS operations and missions. Participants include senior civilians, police personnel, military personnel, and NGOs in advisory positions or potential future Political Advisors.

Organized in collaboration with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence, this course is the sixth in a series. It seeks to enhance the understanding of Political Advisors' core tasks in conflict and crisis situations and improve the quality of information they provide.

The course covers various areas, including the Role of a PolAd, Policy Advising in different missions, Reporting and Speechwriting, Public Diplomacy, Analytical tools for PolAds, Negotiation, and Mediation.

By equipping participants for UN Missions in Africa, African Union operations, and ECOWAS military missions, the course enhances the ability of senior personnel from African countries and organizations to effectively fulfill the tasks of political advisors in conflict and crisis contexts.

The complex political and security environments in many African regions make it challenging for heads of missions and operational commanders to comprehensively assess and analyze the political consequences of their actions. This course aims to address these challenges and keep participants updated on the latest developments in African and International Security Policies.

Major General Richard Addo Gyane, the Commandant of KAIPTC, highlighted the critical role of political advisors in providing mission leadership with accurate analysis of political developments and making recommendations to address issues of concern. He emphasized the significance of peace for national, regional, and global development and emphasized the need for formalized training of Political Advisors for UN, AU, and ECOWAS missions.

Thus, Maj Gen Gyane said the course was being organised to formalise training of Political Advisors for Commanders of Operations and/or Heads of Missions of UN, AU and ECOWAS missions.

“I can assure you that the facilitators on this course, with their diverse backgrounds and rich experience, will definitely strive to equip you with the necessary tools to enable you function effectively and efficiently in your current or future roles as Political Advisors,” he said.

The Commandant added that, “I have no doubt that this training will expose you to internationally required competencies and standards for Political Advisors and I am certain that it will enable you to better understand the dynamics of conflict and crises management in order to function effectively in Multi-Dimensional Peace Support Operations.”