Accra: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection of Ghana, successfully conducted a three-day national capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening Ghana's ability to monitor and report on women, peace, and security commitments. The workshop, held from June 10 to 12, 2025, was part of ECOWAS's ongoing efforts to support its Member States in establishing effective, data-driven mechanisms for tracking the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and related commitments. This initiative is part of the broader ECOWAS Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, co-financed by the European Union and the German Government, and implemented by GIZ.

According to African Press Organization, Mr. Olatunde Olayemi, speaking on behalf of Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, welcomed the participants and reiterated ECOWAS's dedication to inclusive peace and security. He emphasized that the adaptation of the African Union's Continental Results Framework into a regional framework is essential for effective monitoring and reporting on women, peace, and security across West Africa.

Mrs. Josiane Sombo, representing the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, underscored the significance of civil society's role in peacebuilding and accountability. She described the Continental Results Framework as both a technical tool and a moral and political commitment, reaffirming civil society's dedication to embedding inclusive and collaborative reporting in women, peace, and security monitoring systems.

The workshop involved over 40 participants, including government officials, civil society representatives, security sector personnel, and technical working group members. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, attendees enhanced their skills in applying the simplified Continental Results Framework tool and questionnaire. The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment to inter-agency collaboration and integrating the framework within national monitoring and evaluation systems. Ghana joins seven other Member States, including Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Liberia, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo, in hosting similar national trainings as part of ECOWAS's strategy to strengthen accountability mechanisms for women, peace, and security.