German Government Donates IT Equipment to KAITPC

The German Government yesterday presented a set of IT equipment worth 150,000.00 Euros and a Pajero four - wheel drive vehicle to the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra.

The donation, which includes computers, printers and photocopiers was financed as part of the collaboration between the German Technical Co-operation (GTZ) and the KAIPTC, to assist the centre to expand its institutional capacities to provide the needed training for peace support operations and crisis prevention measures in the West African Region.

Major-General John Attipoe, the Commandant of KAIPTC said the world economic crisis has affected supporters of the Centre, but GTZ has stood firm to support them with IT equipment that are crucial in the training.

Major-General Attipoe expressed his gratitude to the German Government for the donation, which he said will help discharge their responsibilities.

Mr Hans Christian Winkler, Deputy German Ambassador to Ghana said the donation is part of the bilateral agreement signed in 2003, to support KAIPTC and it is a pleasure to continue with the process.

The German Development Co-operation recognised the critical role a functioning IT system has played in bringing KAIPTC to its high level of performance, as an ECOWAS designated Centre of Excellence for Peacekeeping Training and Research.

GTZ is a German government - owned corporation that was established to promote international co-operation and contribute to sustainable development throughout the world.

It works in areas including rural development, economic development and employment, and environmental and infrastructural development.

Source: GNA