Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ENA)–The government of Japan has provided about 4.1 million birr to strengthen the Ethiopian Peace Support Training Center.
The fund will be used to particularly construct theater building and for the development of curriculum package on conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict recovery courses.
Head of Peace Support Training Center Brigadier General Habtamu Tilahun and UNDP Representative Shimelis Assefa signed the agreement today.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Japan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Mr. Shinichi Saida said Japan is resolved to make contributions for peace and security in Africa.
“So be assured that Japan has been and will remain a reliable partner for you Africans”, he underlined.
Lauding Ethiopia’s contribution to peacekeeping operations in the world, he said the country is “the pivot of the peace and security in the Horn of Africa, which is surrounded by troubled countries. It is making the largest contribution by deploying over 120,000 troops all over the world”.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Brigadier General Habtamu Tilahun said the new project is instrumental in achieving the center’s vision to become a center of excellence in training programs, peace and security research.
In addition, the project will also enhance the deployment of skilled personnel into both the UN and AU peacekeeping and peace support operations, he added.
Head of the Governance and Capacity Development Unit at UNDP, Shimelis Assefa said Ethiopia stands out as one of the largest African countries contributing troops to the UN and AU peacekeeping operations.
This represents the government’s clear commitment to support regional peace building and stabilization efforts, the head added.
According to him, this new and fresh support will diversify the interventions this time around, focusing on recovery and gender equality.
Source: ENA
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