Accra, October 5, 2017: A joint matriculation ceremony for the fourth cohort of the Executive Masters Degree in Conflict, Peace and Security (EMCPS 4) and the third cohort of the Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) in International Conflict Management has been held at the Gerhard Schröder Hall AT the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping International Centre (KAIPTC). Thirty-three students enrolled for the year-long Masters programme, whiles four enrolled for the four-year PhD programmme. The students are from diverse sectors/institutions such as the Security and Intelligence Agencies, International and Regional Organizations, Civil/Public Service, Legislature, the Media, private sector and Civil Society/Non-Governmental Organizations.
Prof Osei-Hwedie, the Dean of Academic Affairs, in his opening remarks, noted that the students gained admission meritoriously. He urged the students to attend classes, complete assignments and other necessary requirements in order to end the programmes successfully. He encouraged them to work hard and actively participate in key Centre-held activities to which they will be invited. He advised the students to ensure that the knowledge they will be acquiring will reflect in their interactions and discussions.
The Commandant of KAIPTC, AVM Evans, in his matriculation address, assured the students of the delivery of relevant courses and modules to fully equip them to be problem solvers. He noted that, as students of the Centre, they have become automatic brand ambassadors for the Centre, and are therefore expected to exhibit the excellence the Centre is noted for in all facets of their lives.
“On the successful completion of your course, you will become part of a pool of experts and practitioners on the prevention, resolution and proactive management of conflicts and security in Africa. I therefore urge you to hit the books hard immediately and also avail yourself for opportunities that will come your way, so that you will gain the requisite knowledge that will indeed earn you the reputation as a consummate expert, and not a deficient one without solid grounding, he added.
Mr. Daniel Batidam and Madam Rebecca Akatue, Course Representatives of the EMCPS 4 and the PhD groups respectively, shared their expectations for their course of studies on behalf of their mates. They expressed gratitude to the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research (FAAR) for their admissions and entreated faculty and non-faculty members to support them to make their academic lives engaging, fruitful and investment-worthy.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Special Guidelines for International Course Facilitators and Course Participants travelling to KAIPTC:
1. Kindly read the Ghana Government, the KAIPTC COVID-19 General and Special Guidelines for International travellers carefully and be advised accordingly (click here to read);
2. It is mandatory to upgrade your health insurance to cover expenses for possible COVID-19 quarantine and treatment.
3. The cost of the three (3) COVID-19 PCR tests up to a total of USD 450 – will be reimbursed for participants of sponsored KAIPTC courses. The tests comprise one before embarkation to Ghana, one at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the final test prior to departing Ghana. All receipts are required for reimbursements to be made.
4. Course participants accommodated at KAIPTC are required to stay on-site during the entire duration of the course.
5. Neither the Ghana Government, the Ghana Ministry of Defence, KAIPTC, the Course Sponsor nor the organising country, can be held responsible in any way for further costs arising out of a positive COVID-19 test or a COVID-19 infection.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Directives spéciales pour les animateurs et les participants aux cours internationaux qui se rendent au KAIPTC :
1. Veuillez lire attentivement les directives générales et spéciales du KAIPTC COVID-19 à l’intention des voyageurs internationaux et en tenir compte (cliquez ici pour lire – uniquement en anglais) ;
2. Il est obligatoire d’améliorer votre assurance santé pour couvrir les frais d’une éventuelle quarantaine et d’un traitement COVID-19.
3. Le coût des trois (3) tests PCR COVID-19 – jusqu’à un total de 450 USD – sera remboursé aux participants des cours parrainés par le KAIPTC. Les tests comprennent un test avant l’embarquement pour le Ghana, un test à l’aéroport international de Kotoka (KIA) et le test final avant le départ du Ghana. Tous les reçus sont nécessaires pour effectuer les remboursements.
4. Les participants aux cours hébergés au KAIPTC sont tenus de rester sur place pendant toute la durée du cours.
5. Ni le gouvernement du Ghana, ni le ministère de la défense du Ghana, ni le KAIPTC, ni le sponsor du cours, ni le pays organisateur ne peuvent être tenus responsables de quelque manière que ce soit des coûts supplémentaires résultant d’un test COVID-19 positif ou d’une infection COVID-19.
KAIPTC receives ear-marked and non-earmarked funding from its development partners. In some instances, it receives technical support on specific projects and programmes. The institution welcomes additional financial and technical support from development partners. Please contact the following persons/departments:
The Director,
Policy, Planning Monitoring and Evaluation.
Email: ooc.ppmed@kaiptc.org
Le KAIPTC reçoit des fonds affectés et non affectés de ses partenaires de développement. Tout soutien financier supplémentaire des partenaires de développement est la bienvenue. Veuillez contacter les personnes ou départements suivants:
La Directrice,
Département des politiques, de la planification, du suivi et de l’évaluation
Email: ooc.ppmed@kaiptc.org