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The Governing Board of the  Institute of  Diplomatic Practice and Development Policies held its Inaugural Meeting chaired  by Ambassador James Victor GBEHO who was nominated and accepted by the Board as its Chairman in the afternoon of...
In line with its tradition since 2012, the Institute of Diplomatic Practice and Development Policies (I-2DP), organized a diplomatic training programme for twelve mid-career officials in Ghana from 22nd to 26th February, 2016.The programme, which was...
In line with its tradition since 2012, the Institute of Diplomatic Practice and Development Policies (I-2DP), an applied policy research institute as well as a growing centre for capacity development of African officials who represent their governmen...

 

TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR OFFICIALS IN DIPLOMATIC PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES

 

The Institute of Diplomatic Practice and Development Policies (I-2DP) is committed to enhancing the ability of African practitioners to effectively engage their foreign counterparts in all spheres of diplomatic practice, especially through negotiations; and to constantly update their knowledge on topical international economic and political developments with a view to enabling them appreciate the impact of such developments on Africa. I-2DP also aims at placing participants in an informed position to advise their respective governments on the formulation and implementation of appropriate policies aimed at improving the economic circumstances of their countries. This is done mainly through tailor-made, short and crisp courses at three levels i.e. junior, mid-career and senior officials. Fourteen such training programmes have been organized by I-2DP since July, 2011.

Established in March, 2011, I-2DP is an applied policy research institute as well as a growing centre for capacity development of African officials who represent their governments regional organizations, civil society organizations as well as private sector establishments at multilateral meetings. From July 2011 to February, 2014, I-2DP has trained one hundred and forty-seven (147) diplomats and other government officials who represent their countries or organizations at international meetings. Trainees included thirty-six (36) officials from Ecowas, twenty-four (24) from the AU Peace and Security Department, three from the European Centre for Development Policy Management based in Maastricht, The Netherlands and officials from Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Located in Nyansapo House, in the peaceful neighbourhood of East Legon in Accra, Ghana, I-2DP has a Faculty of seasoned practitioners in Diplomacy, International Law, International Development Cooperation and many other related fields. I-2DP offers modern accommodation for course participants.

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