European Association of
Peace Operations Training Centres
May 22-24, 2018
Leading Innovation in
Peace Operations:
Strengthening Tomorrows'
Performance
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Leading Innovation in
Peace Operations:
Strengthening Tomorrows' Performance.
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the Small Arms Survey of the Graduate Institution of Geneva, were pleased to host the 6th Annual Seminar of the European Association of Peace Operations Training Centres (EAPTC). The seminar was held in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Maison de la Paix from 23-24 May 2018. It was preceded by two networking events: an Ideas Bazaar and an informal Icebreaker Reception on the 22 May 2018.
Our theme, ‘Leading Innovation in Peace Operations: Strengthening Tomorrow’s Performance’, focused on innovative solutions and best practices to strengthen the performance and impact of tomorrow’s civilian, police and military peace missions.Given contemporary security challenges and increasing mission complexity, what are
the implications for tomorrow’s preparation and training for
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field missions?
The seminar was intended to generate input for ongoing international training concept development processes.
The two-day seminar explored gaps, requirements and solutions related to training concepts and methodology development in the following areas:
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Strengthening leadership of peace operations by leveraging polarity thinking;
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Scenario-based leadership training development on Protection of civilians; Managing relations with parallel forces; Strengthening safety and security;
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Enhancing Security sector reform and the need for responsive governance in building sustainable results;
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Managing information effectively in challenging environments; and
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Mitigating risks of small arms and ammunition loss in peace operations.
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ABOUT THE VENUE
La Maison
de la Paix
Located in the heart of International Geneva the Maison de la Paix is one of the remarkable architectural achievements of the 21st century in French-speaking Switzerland.
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The Maison de la Paix is a place to meet, reflect and take action in the field of peace and security.
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Headquarters of the Institute this building hosts the three Geneva centres supported by the Swiss Confederation, as well as other organisations active in
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​the field of peace, international affairs and sustainable
development.This particular context brings new synergies and makes the Maison de la Paix a key centre of international expertise.
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Resulting from a public-private partnership between the Graduate Institute (a private-law foundation), public authorities and donors, the Maison de la Paix represents Geneva's and Switzerland’s contribution to the worldwide promotion of peace and international cooperation.
