The Strengthening Border Security (SBS) project in Ghana has successfully concluded, marking a major step in enhancing national and regional border security. Funded by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the initiative has advanced Ghana’s border management capabilities, contributing to improved security across West Africa.
Countries
Ghana
Status
Completed
Duty Stations
Accra, Ghana
Duration
December 2019
to
December 2024
Donors
EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa
Partners
Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)
Implementing Agency
ICMPD
The Strengthening Border Security in Ghana (SBS Ghana) project is funded by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), and implemented by ICMPD, in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
Objective
The Specific Objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the long-term capability of Ghana border control authorities to control and manage its borders, to update border management information and communication systems and to ensure greater security for citizens and visitors while guaranteeing the respect for the rule of law and human rights standards.
Summary
The project proposes to contribute to reducing irregular migration, by strengthening cooperation at all levels including coordination with neighbouring countries (Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo), enhancing border security and by building capacities. This proposal is part of comprehensive support to the Government of Ghana’s migration policy and the 2018-2022 Ghana Immigration Service Strategic Plan.
SBS Ghana has two components:
- The first focuses on the support of the Ghana Immigration Service through capacity building, including human rights standards, and provision of equipment. The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Customs Authority will be associated with joint activities.
- The second component is dedicated to civil society organisations, media networks and local authorities: a specific call for proposals will support innovative projects to improve cross-border and mobility issues.