A Memorandum of Understanding, between University of Swabi and Home Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was inked the other day for mutual cooperation and collaboration to promote peace and to resolve conflicts in the Province and adjoining areas. The MoU was signed by the Prof. Dr. Noor Jehan, Vice Chancellor, University of Swabi and Mr. Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, Secretary Home and Tribal Affairs Department, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ceremony was attended by faculty and administrative staff of the university and Home Department to witness the occasion as a step to promote peaceful co-existence in the area.
The parties wished to develop cooperation in human resource development and research for the sake of peace building in the area. It was agreed that the MoU between the two institutions would certainly be a beneficial opportunity to increase collaboration in trainings, research and partnerships. The University of Swabi is offering degree, diploma and certificate courses in the field of Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies. The university will also organize awareness seminars, workshops and training courses regarding policy oriented issues for the officers/official of the Home Department for their capacity building and enhancing their skills and knowledge. The Home Department will facilitate the university by providing senior resource persons/technical experts and will act as a bridge between the university and relevant external agencies for research collaborations for promotion of peace in the area.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Noor Jehan, Signing Memorandum of Understanding, between University of Swabi and Home Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
