Building Peace in the Digital Age, KAIPTC’s E-learning Initiative Takes a Lead
Major General Addo Gyane (seated) being briefed about KNUST's E-learning infrastructure when he visited the E-Learning Centre at the University. With him are Prof Eric Appau Asante (3rd right) and Prof Isaac Dontwi (left), Board Chairman of the KNUST E-Learning Centre
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is at the forefront of a technological revolution, championing e-learning as a game-changer for peace and security training across Africa.
Major General Richard Addo Gyane, Commandant of the KAIPTC, underscored the power of e-learning during his keynote address at the 2024 E-Learning International Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The conference served as a platform for stakeholders from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond to share knowledge and showcase advancements in e-learning solutions. Inspired by the transformative impact of technology during the Covid-19 pandemic, General Gyane emphasized that e-learning is not just about the tech itself, but about harnessing its potential to drive positive change and development in Africa.
KAIPTC Embraces E-Learning
Recognizing the need for flexible learning options, KAIPTC, he said has actively integrated e-learning into its curriculum. This initiative empowers professionals to pursue peace and security degrees regardless of time or location constraints.
“Since its launch in 2020, KAIPTC’s e-learning offerings have flourished, attracting a diverse audience from across Africa and beyond with courses critical to peacebuilding effort,” Major General Gyane said. The Commandant placed particular emphasis on leveraging technology to expand the reach of the KAIPTC’s Women, Youth Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI).
This initiative, he said, aims to actively engage African youth in peacebuilding efforts, recognizing their crucial role as agents for positive social development.
Human Touch in a Digital Age
The Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof Akosua Dickson, echoed the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in e-learning. Highlighting the human element at the heart of technological progress, she emphasized that the true value lies in the people who participate in these initiatives. Prof Dickson urged continued collaboration across disciplines and institutions to ensure e-learning remains accessible to all. She emphasized the importance of carrying the momentum forward by leveraging the connections forged at the conference. She urged stakeholders to foster collaboration and create a truly inclusive and transformative e-learning landscape that drives peace and prosperity across Africa.