Accra: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, in collaboration with Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, successfully conducted a three-day workshop in Accra to boost Ghana's capacity for monitoring and reporting on women, peace, and security commitments through the Continental Results Framework (CRF). The workshop, held from June 10th to 12th, 2025, is part of ECOWAS's ongoing efforts to support Member States in establishing robust mechanisms to track the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and related commitments. This initiative is a segment of the broader ECOWAS Peace, Security, and Governance Project, co-funded by the European Union and the German Government, and implemented by GIZ.
According to African Press Organization, Mr. Olatunde Olayemi, on behalf of Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, welcomed the participants and reiterated the Commission's dedication to inclusive peace and security, emphasizing the essential role of women in these efforts. He stressed that ECOWAS's adaptation of the African Union CRF into a regional framework is crucial for effective monitoring, implementation, and reporting on women, peace, and security across West Africa.
Mrs. Josiane Sombo from the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) underscored the importance of civil society in fostering peace and accountability. She highlighted that the CRF is not just a technical tool but a moral and political commitment, and affirmed civil society's dedication to ensuring evidence-based and collaborative reporting in monitoring systems.
The workshop trained over 40 participants, including government officials, civil society representatives, security sector personnel, and technical working group members, on using the simplified CRF tool and questionnaire. The sessions aimed to enhance stakeholders' ability to monitor indicators, track progress, and contribute to Ghana's national and regional reports. The event concluded with a commitment to inter-agency collaboration and integrating the CRF into national monitoring systems, aligning Ghana with seven other Member States—Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Liberia, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo—that have conducted similar trainings.