ICMPD Ghana trains border security agencies on joint mobile teams concept

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Ghana has successfully implemented two trainings on the concept and practice of Joint Mobile Teams (JMT) for border security agencies in Elubo and Akanu.

The workshops, part of the Strengthening Border Security (SBS) Project, aimed to improve coordination among key border management agencies to tackle cross-border crimes.

Over 70 participants from various agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, National Intelligence Bureau, and Ghana Police Service, attended the workshops. The training covered topics such as human rights in border management, situational awareness, and identifying and addressing human trafficking.

The JMT concept promotes interagency cooperation, trust, and community engagement to secure Ghana’s borders. The project, funded by the European Union’s Emergency Funding for Africa, aims to enhance the capacity of Ghana’s border security agencies while ensuring human rights and the rule of law.

The successful implementation of these workshops demonstrates ICMPD’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s border management.

The SBS Project in Ghana is a joint initiative between ICMPD and GIS, funded by the European Union’s Emergency Funding for Africa. This collaborative project seeks to enhance the capacity of Ghana’s border security agencies, ensuring their long-term sustainability and adherence to human rights and the rule of law. By implementing initiatives such as the JMT piloting, the project showcases ICMPD’s dedication to strengthening Ghana’s border management.