A total of 24 security personnel took part from UNMIL , agencies and missions including the World Food Programme, United Nations Support Office for AMISOM , United Nations Political Office for Somalia, United Nations Operations in Côte d’Ivoire, and the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.

UN security officials say this training programme is vital for all UN security personnel as a baseline qualification within the global UN security management system.  Prior to the start of the two-week training course the participants underwent a one-month web-based self-paced learning programme.  

John Crawford, one of two training officers who led the course, said that as a result of taking part in this security training programme participants “will have a better grasp of the technical requirements, knowledge of the UN Security management system, policies and guidelines and most importantly, they will be better equipped to carry out their primary task of  improving and enabling  the delivery of UN programmes and mandates around the world.”

The course was provided by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security and sponsored by UNMIL. This was the 21st programme to have been staged globally.