The communication consultancy, Kingdom Concepts Consult (KCC), and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the annual Media, Peace, and Security Initiative.
The programme is designed to promote responsible, conflict-sensitive journalism and strengthen collaboration between media, security agencies, and communities.
A release copied to the Ghana News Agency said the partnership aligned with KAIPTC’s strategic objective of strengthening partnerships and networking to advance peace and security in Africa.
“It reflects a shared commitment to addressing the growing challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and conflict-sensitive reporting in the sub-region,” it stated.
“The partnership thus seeks to institutionalise best practices in media ethics, strengthen dialogue between journalists and security agencies, and create a framework for evidence-based reporting which supports peace and security through training and capacity building.”
At a signing ceremony in Accra, Mrs. Princess Sekyere-Bih, Director of KCC, emphasised stronger collaboration between the media and security actors, noting that the initiative stemmed from years of observing gaps between the two sectors which often “escalate tensions and weaken public trust.”
“This partnership marks an important step toward empowering the media to contribute more meaningfully to peace and stability,” she said.
“By equipping journalists with practical skills and facilitating structured engagement with security agencies, we aim to advance the relationship between the media and security actors, promote trust, accuracy, and responsible reporting in contexts where misinformation and conflict sensitivities are high.”
Air Commodore David Anetey Akrong, Commandant of KAIPTC, highlighted the alignment of the partnership with the Centre’s mandate and long-term vision.
“As an institution that seeks to be the leading and preferred international center for training, education, and research focused on ensuring a peaceful and secure Africa, this partnership directly supports our mission,” he stated.
“We are committed to working together to ensure that media actors are better equipped to report responsibly, combat misinformation, and contribute to sustainable peace in the region.”
Both organisations would develop and implement the Media, Peace, and Security Initiative, providing targeted training and capacity-building opportunities for media and security actors across the sub-region.
It will equip journalists and security personnel with practical skills in conflict-sensitive reporting, ethical journalism, and peacebuilding.
“The project will facilitate structured engagement between media and security agencies, encourage evidence-based knowledge sharing to combat misinformation, and reinforce digital security for journalists and media institutions, ensuring they can report responsibly and contribute effectively to peace and stability,” KCC noted.
KCC specialises in research, strategic communications, media training, and programme implementation. KAIPTC, is a leading ECOWAS Training Centre of Excellence in conflict prevention, management, and peacebuilding.