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African Development Bank (AfDB)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a an ‘AAA’ rated regional multilateral development finance institution, established in 1963, with a mandate to further the economic development and social progress of its regional member countries (RMCs), individually and collectively, in order to reduce poverty. 80 member countries, including all the 54 African countries, and 26 non-African countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia own the Bank. To fulfil its mandate, the AfDB’s key functions include: (i) using its resources for the financing of investment projects and programmes relating to the economic and social development of its RMCs; (ii) the provision of technical assistance for the preparation and execution of development projects and programmes; (iii) promoting investment of public and private capital in Africa for development purposes; and (iv) to respond to requests for assistance in coordinating development policies and plans of RMCs. The AfDB places special emphasis on promoting regional integration, developing fragile states, developing the agriculture value chain and establishing food security, and promoting capability development of women and girls in Africa.

www.afdb.org

African Union Commission (AUC)

The Peace and Security Department (PSD) of the Commission of the African Union (AU) provides support to efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and stability on the continent. PSD also supports the Peace and Security Council in carrying out its responsibilities as provided for under the protocol relating to the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC). PSD consists of five divisions: Defense & Security; Peace Support Operations / ASF CPE; Peace & Security Council; Crisis Management & Post Conflict Reconstruction; and Conflict Prevention & Early Warning Division.

www.au.int

African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations (UN). There are also other International Partners in support of AMISOM. AMISOM is mandated to support Somali Federal Government (FGS), mentor the military, and train and mentor the Somali police forces (SSFs). It assists in creating a secure environment for political processes and support humanitarian, early recovery and stabilisation activities. In addition, AMISOM also supports SSFs to combat and degrade al-Shabaab terrorist group and other armed opposition groups, secure main supply routes and population centres. Currently the Mission is working closely with the FGS in transitioning security responsibilities to the SSFs

www.amisom-au.org

AU - UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)

Headquartered in Zalingei, Central Darfur, UNAMID is mandated to protect civilians, monitor and report on human rights, sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against children, to facilitate humanitarian assistance and the safety and security of humanitarian personnel; to mediate between the Government of Sudan and non-signatory armed movements on the basis of the DDPD; and to support the mediation of inter-communal or other local conflict that could undermine the security situation, including through measures to address its root causes, in conjunction with the Government of Sudan, the United Nations Country Team and civil society.

unamid.unmissions.org

Care International

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Every year, CARE responds to approximately 30 disasters that affect the lives of 11-12 million people around the world. With emergency-response experts on the ground in 69 countries — 95 percent of them citizens of those areas — we provide emergency food, relief supplies, water and sanitation and shelter to survivors.

www.care.org

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

COMESA’s peace and security programs are anchored in Article 3 of the COMESA Treaty which recognizes the importance of peace and security programs in achieving and realizing regional development and integration. The process of establishing the formal structures to address peace and security issues in the region began in 1999, and up to date COMESA has curved its niche around economic and other structural causes of conflict, through programs including: 1) the establishment of a Conflict Early Warning System (COMWARN) - a regional conflict early warning system specialising in analyzing and highlighting the structural and dynamic factors that continue to influence conflicts in the region; 2) Maritime Security Program; 3) Democratic Governance Program; and 4) Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Program.

www.comesa.int

Congo; Ministry of National Defence

Egypt; General Intelligence Service

The General Intelligence Service (GIS), often referred to as the Mukhabarat, is an Egyptian intelligence agency responsible for providing national security intelligence, both domestically and transnationally, with a counter-terrorism focus. The GIS is part of the Egyptian intelligence community, together with the Office of Military Intelligence Services and Reconnaissance, and National Security Agency.

Ethiopia; Ministry of Defense (MoD)

www.fdremod.gov.et

G5 Sahel

The G5 Sahel group was set up by Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger to address the many challenges to peace, security and development in the region. This organization has its head office in Nouakchott (Mauritania) and its military command base in Mali. Its Special Force (The G5 Sahel Joint Force) is mandated by G5 Sahel members, African Union and the United Nations Security Council to combat terrorism and international organized crime in the region. Working collectively to provide an appropriate response is essential to avoid such issues having a more negative impact on international peace. Therefore, the G5 Sahel Joint Force already collaborates particularly with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and France’s anti-insurgent Operation Barkhane.

www.g5sahel.org

Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works toward reducing risks to communities stemming from explosive ordnance, with particular focus on mines, cluster munitions, other explosive remnants of war and ammunition storages. The Centre helps develop and professionalise the sector for the benefits of its partners: National and local authorities, donors, the United Nations, other international and regional organisations, non-governmental organisations, commercial companies and academia. It does so by combining three distinct lines of service: field support and capacity development and advice, multilateral work focused on norms and standards, and research and development focused on cutting-edge solutions.

Established in January 2019 within the GICHD, the Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) is a shared initiative of the GICHD and the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). AMAT is the response to the urgent need for practical, authoritative and sustainable support to States in the safe, secure and effective management of ammunition, in accordance with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG). AMAT works to strengthen the capacities of States to improve the safety and security of national ammunition stockpiles, thus contributing to the global reduction of the risk of accidental explosions and illicit diversion.

www.gichd.org / www.amat.org

Ghana; Ministry of the Interior

The Ghana Ministry of Interior exists to ensure internal security, a stable and peaceful environment for sustainable national development through the initiation, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, regulations and programmes relating to the protection of life and property; disaster prevention and mitigation; immigration, crime control, prevention and detection; safe custody, reformation and rehabilitation of prisoners.

www.mint.gov.gh

HALO Trust

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation, leading the effort to protect lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict. HALO removes landmines and makes safe other weapons such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO also helps governments manage weapons stockpiles and dispose of weapons and ammunition. HALO works in 25 countries and territories worldwide, employing over 8,700 staff. In East Africa, HALO has operated continuously in Somaliland since 1999, and Somalia since 2015, removing landmines and other explosive remnants of war.

www.halotrust.org

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. We direct our advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. To ensure our independence, we refuse government funding and corporate ties. We partner with organizations large and small across the globe to protect embattled activists and to help hold abusers to account and bring justice to victims.

www.hrw.org

Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

IGAD, with expanded areas of regional cooperation and a new organizational structure, was created in 1996 to supersede the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD), which was founded in 1986. IGAD sets to be the premier regional organization for achieving peace, prosperity and regional integration in the IGAD region. Its mission is to assist and complement the efforts of the Member States through increased cooperation to achieve: Food security and environmental protection; Promotion and maintenance of peace and security and humanitarian affairs; and Economic cooperation and integration.

www.igad.int

International Commitee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The ICRC is funded by voluntary contributions from the States party to the Geneva Conventions, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supranational organizations (such as the European Commission) and public and private donors. Each year the ICRC launches appeals to cover its projected costs in the field and at headquarters, plus additional appeals if needs in the field increase. We account for our work and expenditure in our Annual Report. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers.

www.icrc.org

International Stability Operations Association (ISOA)

The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) is the only worldwide association representing the stability sector exclusively and effectively. Through our partnerships, engagement, and advocacy, members work together with key organizations and government policy makers for long-term stability and growth in the world’s most unstable places. ISOA's mission is to foster effective international stability through member engagement, networking, and advocacy operations by means of our Four Pillars: Member Company Success; Government Advocacy; Partnerships & Outreach; and Research & Analysis.

www.stability-operations.org

INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa

Our full name is the International Criminal Police Organization and we are an inter-governmental organization. We have 194 member countries, and we help police in all of them to work together to make the world a safer place. To do this, we enable them to share and access data on crimes and criminals, and we offer a range of technical and operational support. The General Secretariat coordinates our day-to-day activities to fight a range of crimes. Run by the Secretary General, it is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon, a global complex for innovation in Singapore and several satellite offices in different regions. In each country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs. An NCB is run by national police officials and usually sits in the government ministry responsible for policing. We offer investigative support such as forensics, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives around the world, supporting national efforts in combating crimes across three global areas we consider the most pressing today; terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime.

www.interpol.int

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

The Ministry of Defence is comprised of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force, the Kenya Navy, the Defence Forces Constabulary and the Civilian Staff. Our mission is to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability as assigned. The Ministry of Defence is committed to defending the people of the Republic of Kenya and their property against external aggression and also provides support to the Civil Authority. This service Charter is a commitment by the Ministry of Defence to render efficient and effective services to the citizenry and the stakeholders.

www.mod.go.ke

Kenya ICT Authority

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017.

www.icta.go.ke

Kenya National Police Service

The creation of the National Police Service is provided for by the Constitution, the National Police Service Act 2011 and the National Police Service Commission Act 2011. In accordance with the provisions, the National Police Service consists of: 1. The Kenya Police Service, 2. The Administrative Police Service and 3. The Directorate Criminal Investigation. The National Police Service is under the independent command of the Inspector General, Mr Hilary Nzioki Mutyambai, nsc(AU). The Anti-terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) is a unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) mandated to mitigate and investigate terrorism related cases in the country. It was formed in the year 2003 as a unit based at the Police headquarters to investigate all Terrorism matters.

www.cid.go.ke

Malawi National Intelligence Service (NIS)

www.malawi.gov.mw

Malawi Police Service

The Malawi Police Service is a government department under Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security. Historically the Service started as an organized Nyasaland Police Force on 5th October, 1921 It had its headquarters in Zomba, situated at the present Police College. Police stations were also established in Zomba, Blantyre, Mulanje and Mangochi The statement of common purpose and values emphasize the objects of the Malawi Police Service. It also clarifies how these objects shall be fulfilled by members of the Malawi Police Service. The Malawi Police Service serves from 34 Police Stations.

www.malawi.gov.mw

Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces

The Nigerian Army Ordnance School is a premier school of materiel managers for the Nigerian Army. It trains officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army and other sister services to become technically proficient in ordnance functional procedures for peace and war time deployment. The School is structured into 4 academic wings and supervised by the chief instructors, senior instructors and instructors. The 4 wings are management courses wing, armament and ammunition courses wing, supply courses wing and technical courses wing. It also has a department of research development test and evaluation. The school runs a total of 36 courses with a projected population of 1340 students all rank in a year.

www.army.mil.ng

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental political-military alliance between 29 North American and European countries. The organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its independent member states agree to mutual defence in response to an attack by any external party. NATO Headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium. Since its founding, the admission of new member states has increased the alliance from the original 12 countries to 29. An additional 21 countries participate in NATO's Partnership for Peace program, with 15 other countries involved in institutionalized dialogue programs.

www.nato.int

Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI)

The Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations at little to no cost to the student. We are committed to bringing essential, practical knowledge to military personnel, police, and civilians working towards peace worldwide. POTI has more than 10 years of experience providing distance training in peacekeeping operations. POTI alumni serve in the interest of peace all over the world. They are military peacekeepers, police, and civilians actively working in the field on missions, academics teaching the next generation, diplomats, stability sector personnel, and high-ranking officials, among others. Each year, tens of thousands of dedicated individuals from more than 190 nations expand their skills and knowledge with POTI e-learning. Our curriculum fulfils many training needs, including preparing for deployment to a peacekeeping mission, increasing effectiveness in the field, complementing study in the classroom, and increasing insight and knowledge of the UN System.

www.peaceopstraining.org

Rwanda National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA)

The National Cyber Security Agency are in charge of cyber security, mainly that will spearhead the implementation of the National Cyber Security policies and strategies. The NCSA will lead the implementation of this plan to ensure that Rwandan Cyber Space is secure and resilient against cyber threats.

www.minict.gov.rw

Rwanda National Police

Rwanda National Police (RNP) is a professional law enforcement organ provided for by Rwandan Constitution and established by the Law No 09/2000 as amended to date, determining its powers, responsibilities, organization and functioning as amended to date. The RNP vision is to ensure that people in Rwanda are safe, involved and reassured. From the beginning, first priority of RNP was to consolidate safety and security after the devastating Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. To do this, heavy investment was made in training to promote professional values of modern policing. RNP strived to go beyond traditional policing to involve community in policing activities. After 19 years, RNP is currently founded on strong partnership with the public. In addition, RNP is actively engaged in Peace Support Operations. These milestones have been achieved thanks to the partnership with the local community, public and private entities, regional and international cooperation.

www.police.gov.rw

Senegalese Gendarmerie

The Grand Chancellery of the National Order of the Lion is a state institution responsible for the management of national orders. It is the referent honorary institution representative of national symbolism. It distinguishes the men and women who, through their skills and dedication, have rendered eminent services in Senegal, in both the civilian and military fields. The Grand Chancellor, under the authority of the President of the Republic, Grand Master of the National Order of the Lion, is the guardian of the regulatory code and values, arbitrator of decorations; he chairs the Council of the National Order of the Lion.

www.gendarmerie.sn

Sierra Leone; Ministry of Defence (Armed Forces)

The Sierra Leone Ministry of Defence (MOD) is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, while the Minister of Defense and Director General of Defence exercises authority, direction, and control over the Ministry of Defence. The Oranisation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Civil and Military Advisers provide military and strategic defence policy within the MOD. The major elements of these forces are the Joint Force Command, comprising of the Land, Air and Maritime. Other Military Departments include Personnel and Training, Operations and Plans, Support and Logistics and Gender and Equal Opportunity. Each of these Departments have sub-military Divisions including for example, under Joint Force Command, the Brigades and Battalions & Units; Joint Logistics Units under Support and Logistics.

www.mod.gov.sl

Southern African Development Community (SADC)

The SADC Organ for Politics, Defence and Security (Organ) was launched in June 1996 as a formal institution of SADC with the mandate to support the achievement and maintenance of security and the rule of law in the SADC region. The SADC Treaty, the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Affairs and the Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ (SIPO) II are the key documents that guide the activities of the Organ. The Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (SIPO) was developed to guide the implementation of the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. The Organ on Politics Defence and Security works closely with the SADC Secretariat and is responsible for the following six key areas: Politics & Diplomacy, Defence, Police (Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organization- SARPCCO), State Security, Public Security, and Regional Peacekeeping.

www.sadc.int

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

U.S. AFRICOM J8 collaborates with international partners in support of research, development, technology & evaluation, science & technology, demonstrations, experiments, capability transition efforts, concept development, scientist exchanges, foreign comparative tests, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach events. Their mission is to lead and manage the acceleration of capability development in support of the United States Africa Command’s mission to disrupt transnational threats, prevent and mitigate conflict, build defense capabilities and promote regional stability and prosperity by way of science, technology and innovation activities. Their focus areas include Operational / Alternative Energy, Communications, Weather Forecasting, Language Translation in addition to; but not limited to technology focus areas in support of United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) and the African Union Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) such as Expeditionary Basing, Medical Support, Civil Engineering, Disease Control and Prevention.

www.africom.mil

U.S. Army Africa & Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF)

United States Army Africa/Southern European Task Force (USARAF/SETAF) provides mission command, protects the force, sets the theater, conducts security force assistance, and supports joint and international partners in order to achieve USAFRICOM and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives. On order, USARAF/SETAF also serves as the JTF-HQ in support of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) contingency operations. The Security Cooperation Directorate (SCD) falls under the USARAF G3/5/7 and is composed of the command's military and civilian international affairs experts specializing in Africa. The SCD enables USARAF and U.S. Embassy coordination, leads USARAF coordination efforts on African political-military issues, as well as security cooperation policy and efforts, and supports USARAF operations with regional understanding, expertise, and political-military analysis for Africa. The SCD works in support of planning efforts, and on demand to maximize security cooperation efforts in order to successfully employ U.S. Army forces to set the theater, conduct security force assistance, and provide support to joint and international partners.

www.usaraf.army.mil

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

USTRANSCOM is a unified, functional combatant command which provides support to the ten other U.S. combatant commands, the military services, defense agencies and other government organizations. At every moment of every day, around the globe, USTRANSCOM's superb force of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, DOD civilians and commercial partners accomplishes a wide array of joint mobility missions. With its people, trucks, trains, railcars, aircraft, ships, information systems and infrastructure, as well as through our commercial partners providing 1,203 aircraft and 379 vessels in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), respectively, USTRANSCOM provides the U.S. with the most responsive strategic mobility capability the world has ever seen.

www.ustranscom.mil

Uganda Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs is derived from the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and is to ensure defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. Their vision is to have an Efficient, Effective and Accountable Defence of the People of Uganda - To Provide Strategic Support to the UPDF in carrying out its Constitutional Mandate and to ensure Effective Reintegration and Resettlement of Military Veterans into Civilian Life. The overall political direction and supervision of the Ministry vests in the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs assisted by the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Veterans) and the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (General Duties).

www.defence.go.ug

UN Development Programme (UNDP)

The UNDP Africa Regional Programme focuses on supporting groups of countries or regional bodies so they can work together on addressing common and trans-border development challenges. The sub-regional platform teams are drawn from all UNDP bureaus. They work closely with one another to support country offices and regional partners as they work to fulfil the continent’s priorities. Part of that work is to support national conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and sustaining peace initiatives that are owned and led by national actors. In that regard it coordinates with key national stakeholders including those from government, political parties at national and local level, civil society partners, and donors.

www.undp.org

UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS)

Established in 1997, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating United Nations mine action to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response; supporting the development of standards, policies and norms; and leading operational responses in 19 countries/territories/UN missions including Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Colombia, Cyprus (UNFICYP), Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), Iraq, Lebanon (UNIFIL), Libya (UNSMIL), Mali (MINUSMA), Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia (UNSOS) (UNSOM), Sudan, Abyei (UNISFA), Darfur (UNAMID), South Sudan (UNMISS), Syria, Western Sahara (MINURSO). UNMAS also has a rapid response and technical support capacity.

www.mineaction.org

UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

The United Nations Police or UNPOL is tasked with enhancing international peace and security by supporting countries in conflict, post-conflict and other crisis situations. Across peace operations worldwide, UNPOL works with military and civilian peacekeepers to protect civilians, build peace and help implement individual mission mandates. At UNMISS, UNPOL works to protect civilians by providing a safe and secure environment for South Sudanese people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary at Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites with the aim of ensuring durable peace across the country. Police officers also support efforts to prevent sexual and gender-based violence and to promote human rights by engaging directly with the communities they serve.

unmiss.unmissions.org

UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 in 2013. The mission supports political process and carries out a number of security-related stabilization tasks, with a focus on major population centres and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return of displaced persons, the extension of state authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections. The mission operates under robust rules of engagement to address all threats to civilians and at times, in coordination with the Malian defence and security forces.

minusma.unmissions.org

UN Procurement Division (UNPD)

The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) aims at providing best value for money in the timely acquisition of goods and services to enable UN Secretariat entities deliver their mandates and achieve their objectives globally. UNPD’s clients range from peacekeeping and special political Missions, over Headquarters and Offices Away from Headquarters to Tribunals and other UN entities. Goods and Services include requirements in the Categories of Aviation, Transportation, Vehicles, Engineering, Food, Fuel, Financial & Professional Services, Security, Medical and IT & Communications, among others. UNPD does business with vendors from all over the world and is actively working at increasing its sources of supply from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

www.un.org/Depts/ptd

World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) are the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system, working in 150 country offices. The WHO Regional Office for Africa is one of WHO’s 6 regional offices around the world. It serves the WHO African Region, which comprises 47 Member States with the Regional Office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. As the lead health authority within the United Nations (UN) system, we work with the Member States in the African Region and development partners to improve the health and well-being of people. Our work involves translation of global health initiatives into regional plans that respond to the specific needs and challenges of countries in the Region. We support countries to achieve better health outcomes through technical and policy advice, development of norms and standards, generation and sharing of knowledge and convening health partners. Together with countries, we attain health objectives by supporting national health policies and strategies.