Dar hosts training to enhance peacekeeping
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre (TPTC), in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), has launched a two week “Training of Trainers” (ToT) course aimed at enhancing the capacity of military staff officers for effective service in UN peacekeeping missions.
The United Nations Staff Officers Training of Trainers (UNSO ToT) course, which began yesterday, is being funded by the Government of Canada.
It has brought together 22 participants from Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Vietnam, Botswana and Zambia.
According to TPTC Commandant, Brigadier General George Itang’are, the training is designed for experienced officers who, upon completion, will return to their home countries to train other officers.
“This course is crucial as it targets officers with practical experience who will go on to deliver similar training back home. Graduates from this course typically serve in sector headquarters or force headquarters in UN peacekeeping missions,” he said.
Brig Gen Itang’are emphasised that the course is intended to prepare officers for the realities of modern peacekeeping operations, which demand adaptability, strong leadership and the ability to work effectively in multicultural settings.
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The programme also showcases Tanzania’s growing role as a regional hub for peacekeeping training.
“Hosting this course demonstrates our country’s ability to conduct internationally recognised training programmes at a modern and professional level,” he noted.
Trainers conducting the course are drawn from multiple countries, including Tanzania, Brazil, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the United States, a move that reflects international cooperation and shared responsibility in strengthening global peace operations.
Speaking at the event, Mr Harinder Sood, Chief of the Integrated Training Service (ITS) under the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO), said the initiative comes at a critical time.
“Peacekeeping missions face increasing operational and logistical challenges. This makes it more important than ever to produce competent and well-trained staff officers,” he said.
He added that once the trainers complete the course and return to their countries, they will be in a better position to pass on their knowledge to others, thereby multiplying the benefits of the training and contributing to the global pool of skilled peacekeepers.
