Monday, January 10, 2011

International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres

The International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres "was founded in Canada on July 2, 1995, at the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre. In October 2005, the responsibility for the Secretariat was transferred to the Centre for UN Peacekeeping in New Delhi. The aim of the Association is to facilitate communication and exchange of information between the various peacekeeping training centres and/or among people responsible for, and interested in, peacekeeping training. Peacekeeping trainers and educators use this information to avoid problems already encountered by others, promote well-tested practices, and provide information to those peacekeeping countries which lack their own training centres. It is hoped that this exchange of information will allow centres to minimize duplication in their efforts, and lead to further specialization and a sharing of responsibilities." [1]
"The following is a list of organizations and institutions that have participated in IAPTC meetings to date: [2]
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Accommodation and Messing

Each participant will be located with a single room accommodation in a Student's Apartment. Meals are served according to schedule at Banquet Hall.

Student's Apartment

Travel and Registration

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. International participants are advised to acquire assistance from their local High Commission/Embassy respectively. All participants should plan to arrive at the MPTC on the day before the course, anytime after 1600 hrs. For departure, participants should plan on leaving the course not earlier than 1600 hrs on the last day of the course.

Medical Facilities

Medical cases will be referred to the local Armed Forces Medical Centre or the District Hospital. Should participants have the need for special medication, it is advised that they bring a sufficient supply to last the duration of the course.

Financial Facilities

Major banking facilities are available in Port Dickson. Whilst credit cards are accepted in major shopping outlets. Cash in Malaysian currency is preferred for daily needs.

Visas

Applicable visas for the scheduled travel must be obtained prior to arrival.

Clothing

Malaysia has warm tropical weather all year round. Temperatures range from 31C to 15C depending on your altitude . Different parts of the country experience monsoons during different parts of the year. Light, cool and casual clothing is recommended. For more formal occasion, jackets and ties are acceptable. Whilst on the course and instruction, participants are to be attired in their appropriate national summer working uniform and field dress for outdoor exercises. Service Dress is to be worn only during the opening and the closing ceremonies.

Course Fees

A fee will be charged for individual participants attending courses at the Malaysian peacekeeping Training Centre. The total cost for the course is subjected to Malaysian Defence Ministry current procedure.

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