Participants of Course 3-2026 at the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) have presented findings from their Experiential Research Studies (ERS) conducted in Rwanda and the United Kingdom as part of their academic programme.
The presentations, held at the College Auditorium on Friday, 23 October 2026, showcased the outcomes of field research undertaken by participants organised into eight teams under the theme, “National Cohesion and Security for Sustainable Development”.
The ERS forms an integral part of the College’s curriculum, providing participants with practical exposure to research, stakeholder engagement, and the application of best practices in addressing national development and security challenges. Participants had earlier visited Ashanti and Volta Regions for the Ghana phase of the Experiential Research Studies.
During the presentations, participants outlined findings and recommendations aimed at strengthening national cohesion, enhancing security, and sustainable development. The studies examined how Rwanda and the United Kingdom have been able to exploit the nexus between national cohesion, security, and sustainable development in their respective countries. The findings underscored the importance of strong institutions, independent measurement, accountability and effective public service delivery in translating national cohesion and security into sustainable development.
As a practice, the College invites Ambassadors/High Commissioners whose countries are visited to be part of the presentation of participants’ reports. In this instance, Her Excellency, Rosemary Mbabazi, the Rwandan High Commissioner to Ghana, was invited as a Guest. In her remarks, she congratulated the participants for their in-depth research and presentations. She highlighted Rwanda’s emphasis on inclusivity, accountability, economic and social security, holistic development planning, human security, and good governance as important elements of its national development approach.
The Deputy Commandant of NCDS, Brigadier General Eric Konadu, presented a commemorative plaque to the Ambassador on behalf of the Commandant, Major General Frederick Dankyi Ntiri.
