Objectives

Strategic Objectives

The Strategic Objectives of the Centre are to:

  • Enhance the capacity of ECOWAS, African Union (AU), United Nations (UN) and other relevant actors in multi-dimensional peacekeeping and peace-building (integrated PSO) through training.
  • Deepen understanding of, and discourse on, critical peace and security issues in Africa through research and policy engagements.
  • Contribute to knowledge creation that informs best practice in conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa.
  • Ensure an efficient, effective and responsive governance and management system in the Centre.

Strategic Priorities

The Strategic Priorities of the Centre are to:

  • Focus on the core mandate of training in peacekeeping and PSO.
  • Ensure sustainability of academic programmes.
  • Strengthen collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Think Tanks and the Private Sector.
  • Ensure financial sustainability of the Centre
  • Ensure a decentralised results-based management.