By: Haruna Kuyateh
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) recently organized a two-day capacity-building workshop on the human security approach to development at the grassroots level for policymakers.
The UN Human Security Fund, through the United Nations Fund for Population Activities and the UN Peace Building, funded the event.
The theme of the training, Beyond Traditional Security: A Human-Centred Approach to Development, was meant to build the capacities of policymakers on the human security approach to development at the grassroots level.
The training targeted members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), ward councilors, women leaders, staff of Kerewan Area Council, and persons with disability. The synergy was held at the Governor’s Conference Hall in Kerewan, North Bank Region.
Dembo Samateh Deputy Governor of the North Bank Region underscored the government’s commitment to promoting security in the country.
The Deputy Governor, however, thanked NCCE for their foresight in promoting citizens’ participation in enhancing democratic governance and decentralization.
Ansumana Ceesay, Programme Manager at NCCE said capacity building on human security is a vital concept that emphasizes the protection of individuals and communities from threats, ensuring that everyone can live free from fear and want.
He emphasized that by empowering local stakeholders, through capacity buildings, the government can create sustainable solutions that will enhance resilience and foster a culture of security and peace.
In togetherness, he said, stakeholders can foster partnerships to strengthen the commitment to human security.
Lamin A Marena, Assistant Community Development Officer in Kerewan said the two-day training was important and it would strengthen and empower communities in resilient building and set pace.
Momodou Bah, Programme Officer of NCCE elaborated on the significance of interlinkages between human security and development, noting the need for communities and institutions to enhance mutual reinforcement in attaining different goals through consultation and planning.