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Course Date/Duration	23rd March– 27th March 2026
Course Capacity	20 participants
Target Group	The course is tailored for professionals involved in peace-building activities, including but not limited to: Military, Police, and Civilian mission staff involved or seeking deployment in DDR programs. Researchers in DDR and broader peace building. Representatives from client organizations such as DPO, UNDP, other UN agencies, National DDR Commissions, MDA’s, ECOWAS/AU, Multilateral agencies, World Bank, INGO’s, NGO’s, CBO’s, and Academic Institutions.
Course Language	The course will be delivered in English ONLY
Application Deadline	20 February 2026

 

Course Aim

The course aims to equip participants with a thorough, conceptual, and operational understanding of the principles, procedures, and current approaches to DDR programs and related tools.

 

Target Group

The course is tailored for professionals involved in peace-building activities, including but not limited to:

• Military, Police, and Civilian mission staff involved or seeking deployment in DDR programs.
• Researchers in DDR and broader peace building.
• Representatives from client organizations such as DPO, UNDP, other UN agencies, National DDR Commissions, MDA’s, ECOWAS/AU, Multilateral agencies, World Bank, INGO’s, NGO’s, CBO’s, and Academic Institutions.

Disarmament, Peace, Analysis, Reintegration,

Learning Objectives

• Understand DDR concepts, policies, and strategies.
• Identify components, activities, and issues related to DDR.
• Recognize actors and institutions involved in DDR.
• Demonstrate practical skills in working on DDR.
• Understand how DDR can adapt to new environments.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Beyond KAIPTC’s standard criteria, preference will be given to operational/mid-level personnel with at least six months’ experience in DDR or those from countries about to embark on DDR initiatives.

 

Pedagogical Approach

This training adopts a Collaborative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL) approach, combining presentations, group discussions, teamwork, Q&A sessions, case studies, and practical or field exercises. Expert facilitators will guide discussions, stimulate critical thinking, and help participants apply DDR tools and concepts. These interactive methods ensure participants gain hands-on familiarity with the key principles and practices of DDR.

 

Course Content

The course will be structured around six comprehensive modules:

1. Introduction to DDR, Legal and Policy Frameworks;
2. Planning for DDR;
3. Structures and Operations
4. Support to DDR;
5. Reintegration;
6. Cross Cutting Issues.

 

Selection Process

After the deadline, the selection board will meet and decide selection based on merit and a balanced class composition. The process will be as following:

• Selection Board will decide on shortlisted and waitlisted applications
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm their seats bindingly
• Should not all shortlisted candidates confirm their seats, these will be offered to candidates on the waitlist on “first come first served” basis

 

Interested applicants are kindly requested to click on the “How to Apply” button in order to fill and submit the online application form. Only FULLY COMPLETED applications that are submitted via the application portal will be taken into consideration.

 

Contact

Mr. Desmond Ofosuhene Training Coordination officer Tel: 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext 1012 Fax: 00 233 (0) 302 718201 Email: Admin.Events@kaiptc.org Email: training.coordination@kaiptc.org   Mr Augustine Owusu Head, Peace and Security Studies Program Tel: 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext 1035 Mob: 00 233 (0) 209 909626 Email: augustine.owusu@kaiptc.org