This week, the U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Emerging Public Leaders, commenced training sessions for public servants in Ghana’s public safety sector.
The program, titled Professionals Engaged Against Conflict & Endangerment (PEACE), is facilitated by Emerging Public Leaders based in Ghana. Over the course of one year, it aims to offer professional development and leadership training to 25 public servants.
Aligned with the United States Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, the initiative prioritizes enhancing the delivery of government services in Northern Ghana.
“One of the best ways to prevent conflict and support peace is to improve the delivery and reach of public services.
“That’s one reason why we’re investing in our partnership with Ghana’s public servants,” said U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Kevin Brosnahan at this week’s launch.
The initiative kicked off in March 2024, offering online professional development and training sessions to over 100 public safety professionals across various ministries and government bodies.
From this group, 25 outstanding public servants have been chosen for the prestigious year-long PEACE fellowship. Throughout the program’s duration, they will delve into security-civilian relations best practices, aiming to bolster public safety and security. Their focus will include fostering trust and rapport within local communities and proactively mitigating conflict in Ghana’s Upper East, North East, and Northern regions.
Among the participants are personnel from essential services such as the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Ambulance Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and Ghana Fire Service, hailing from the aforementioned regions.
Collaborating in this endeavor are the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) and the Ministry of Interior, serving as program partners.
This initiative aligns with the broader U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, a multi-year effort spanning Coastal West Africa. Through this strategy, the U.S. government aims to foster social cohesion, promote inclusive economic growth, and advocate for accountable governance, particularly within vulnerable communities, to proactively deter conflicts.