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Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

Where Peace Begins

Cantonments, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, Greater Accra Region|www.kaiptc.org

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) was established by the Ghana Ministry of Defence in 1998 and officially commissioned in 2004. It serves as one of the three Peacekeeping Training Centres of Excellence mandated by ECOWAS to train military, police, and civilian personnel for peace support operations in Africa. Uniquely, it is the first and only institution in Africa to offer postgraduate academic programmes in peace and security, delivered under the academic mentorship of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

Est. Year1998
TypePublic
Programs4
Country Rank—

Courses Offered

4 courses

Gender, Peace and Security

Arts & Humanities

Gender, Peace and Security is a specialized postgraduate program that examines the intersection of gender dynamics, conflict, and peacebuilding. Students learn to analyze how conflicts disproportionately affect different genders and how to design inclusive security policies. The curriculum covers international frameworks like UN Security Council Resolution 1325, focusing on women's participation in peace processes, post-conflict reconstruction, and gender-responsive security sector reform.

1 YearMA

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (Second Class Lower or better). Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in gender issues, peace, and security. Full tuition scholarships are frequently provided to admitted students.

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Conflict, Peace and Security

Arts & Humanities

Conflict, Peace and Security is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, manage, and resolve conflicts. The curriculum covers the root causes of violence, peacebuilding strategies, international security architectures, and post-conflict reconstruction. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies to understand how to build sustainable peace in fragile environments.

2 YearsMA

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (Second Class Lower or better) in a relevant field. Full tuition scholarships are frequently provided to admitted students.

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Conflict, Peace and Security

Arts & Humanities

Conflict, Peace and Security is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, manage, and resolve conflicts. The curriculum covers the root causes of violence, peacebuilding strategies, international security architectures, and post-conflict reconstruction. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies to understand how to build sustainable peace in fragile environments.

2 YearsExecutive MA

Entry Requirements

A good first degree and significant professional experience in peace, security, governance, or related fields.

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Conflict, Peace and Security

Arts & Humanities

Conflict, Peace and Security is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, manage, and resolve conflicts. The curriculum covers the root causes of violence, peacebuilding strategies, international security architectures, and post-conflict reconstruction. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies to understand how to build sustainable peace in fragile environments.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (Second Class Upper and above) and a research-based MPhil or Master's degree. Excellent understanding of research methodologies is required.

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