Strengthening National Capacity and Support to Police Services

The capacity building of the police force in prevention and investigation of crimes is the purpose of this project.

What is the Police Project doing:

The project is aiming at improving the capacity of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in prevention and investigation of crimes.The fourth phase of the project focuses on four areas, namely:

Management capabilities of PRM planning, budget and data collection
Operational capabilities
Human Resources and professional conduct, and
Cross-cutting Issues such as HIV/AIDS, Gender and Human Rights.

How these objectives are being achieved:

Management capabilities are supported through the presence of a Chief Technical Advisor.
Operational capacities are supported through:
(i) the creation of a National Crime Observatory to collect and disseminate statistics on crime, and to provide diagnoses on the crime situation;
(ii) the establishment of a technological system of information management (pilot to be tested in Maputo City and Province in 2011).
Human Resources and professional conduct are developed through technical support to the Human Resources Department.
Cross-cutting issues will be developed mainly through the support for the Police School and improvement of the curricula. Special focus is given to HIV/AIDS issues.

Why:

The role of the police force is of vital importance in establishing trust in the state and its institutions. A safe and secure environment is increasingly being recognized as a prerequisite for development and investments.

UNDP has supported the PRM since 1997. Previous phases notably focused on the establishment of the Academy of Police Sciences (ACIPOL), development of trainings and curricula, the creation of a Strategic Plan (2003-2012), and the rehabilitation of police stations.

MDGs supported: MDG1, MDG3, MDG6, MDG7 and MDG8

Who are involved: