The Launching Ceremony of The Project of Peace Support Operation Training and Institute Capacity Enhancement at the International Peace Support Training Center (IPSTC)

2009/5/22

ODA towards Kenya
Event	The Launching Ceremony of The Project of Peace Support Operation Training and Institute Capacity Enhancement at the International Peace Support Training Center (IPSTC)
Date	22^nd of May, 2009
Venue	International Peace Support Training Center(IPSTC) (Karen)
Attendees	● Government of Japan Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, Mr. Shigeo Iwatani ● Government of Kenya PS, Ministry of State for Defense, Amb. Nancy Kirui Director of IPSTC, Brigadier Kibochi ● UNDP Country Director, Mrs. Tomoko Nishimoto
Event Outline	Ambassador Iwatani attended the launching ceremony of IPSTC project, funded by the Government of Japan and will be implemented by UNDP. At the same occasion was the graduation ceremony of the UN/AU police training course also funded by Japanese Government.
Project Outline	Objective : To strengthen institutional and human capacity in peace support operations in East Africa in order to effectively prevent, respond and mitigate conflicts and maintain peace and security in the region Project Duration : 2 years Project total amount : 356 million USD Project Implementing Agency : UNDP Expected Outcome Providing a basis for the development of realistic up-to-date training and education programs for PSO that reflect regional requirements. Making a major input in the IPSTC Conflict Prevention, Conflict Management and Post Conflict Recovery training and education.