FIFTEEN ranks from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and ten officers from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are currently benefitting from a specialised training programme on Diaspora Studies and Migration Studies.

The course, conducted by the University of Guyana (UG), is taking place at the Police Officers’ Training Centre on Camp Road.
The programme is led by Dr. Coreen Jacobs, Director of the International Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies, alongside other expert facilitators. The training aims to equip the officers with a deeper understanding of migration dynamics and the role of diaspora in Guyana’s development.

Upon completing the Introduction to Migration Studies, participants will earn accreditation, with each course carrying two credits. Officers will gain knowledge on the foundational theories and concepts of migration, the impact of migration on Guyana and the wider Caribbean, and will be able to analyse current migration trends in the region.

Additionally, the Introduction to Diaspora Studies will provide the officers with the tools to understand the concept of “diaspora” and its various forms. They will also learn the significance of diaspora engagement and its potential contribution to national development.
This initiative is expected to bolster the capacities of the GPF and GDF in understanding the complexities of migration and the importance of tapping into Guyana’s global diaspora network.