LocationsUNDP-KNPA exchange knowledge on combating tech-facilitated gender-based violence in Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia
October 14, 2024
The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) and experts from the Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) conducted a back-to-back mission to Côte d’Ivoire (12-15 August 2024) and Indonesia (19-22 August 2024).
Background
This mission was part of UNDP and KNPA’s ‘Police Capacity Building Support Programme for Combating Gender-based Violence in the Digital Sphere’, aimed at enhancing police capacities to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF GBV) globally.
As part of this joint effort, Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia each received catalytic seed funding to strengthen police capacity in tackling TF GBV, and benefited from knowledge exchanges with KNPA experts through a series of Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions.
Building on the success of the first online ToT series in May 2024, USPC and KNPA experts conducted an advisory mission trip to Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia in partnership with the respective UNDP Country Offices to deliver the second ToT series in person. The mission also served as an opportunity for USPC and its partner, KNPA, to observe first-hand the impact of the USPC SDG Partnership project at the country level.
Cote d’Ivoire
The visit to Côte d'Ivoire kicked off with a visit to the UNDP Côte d'Ivoire Country Office. A courtesy meeting with Youssouf Kouyate, Director General of the Côte d'Ivoire National Police, took place at the Direction Général de la Police Nationale, where both UNDP and the national police reaffirmed their strong commitment to preventing and addressing TF GBV.
The team also visited the Directorate of Information Technology and Technology Traces (DITT) of the National Police Force which investigates technology-related crimes including cybercrime and offenses involving the use of complex technologies. Participants were introduced to the DITT’s work during a tour of the institution, which highlighted the commitment of the Côte d'Ivoire Police to strengthening its capacity to combat digital sex crimes.
The group visited KOICA and the Republic of Korea (ROK) embassy as well as to showcase the UNDP-ROK partnership that has strived to enhance the rule of law, human rights and gender equality in the country via police capacity building.
In recognition of the need for a coordinated international response to tackling TF GBV, 20 DITT investigators engaged in a two-day intensive ToT session organized by USPC and KNPA. Topics included victim-centred reporting mechanisms, police response systems, and effective victim protection strategies. The second day of the ToT covered cyber investigation techniques for addressing TF GBV, after which attendees were awarded certificates for completing the training. DITT developed an Action Plan to carry out a nationwide awareness-raising campaign and further cascade the knowledge through peer-to-peer training sessions.
Indonesia
Following the mission to Côte d’Ivoire, USPC and KNPA visited Indonesia from 19 to 22 August. The team kicked off with a productive meeting with the UNDP Indonesia Country Office, followed by a lunch session with the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) and the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police (POLDA). The meetings reinforced Indonesia’s commitment to preventing and addressing TF GBV, with Purwadi Arianto, Chief of the Indonesia National Police Education and Training Institute (Lemdiklat POLRI) noting the importance of the strong partnership between UNDP and Indonesian police.
The team also visited Pusat Pelayanan Terpadu (PPT) Bunga Tanjung, an integrated service centre for GBV victims. Named after a local flower, PPT Bunga Tanjung was modeled after Korea’s Sunflower Center and established in 2018 as a one-stop support centre providing counseling, psychological, medical, investigative, and legal support to GBV victims/survivors. USPC, partnering with the Sunflower Center, has provided technical and advisory support to UNDP Indonesia Country Office and Jakarta Government to establish and improve the service provision at PPT Bunga Tanjung.
The next two days were dedicated to ToT sessions where 59 Indonesian police officers learned about KNPA’s experiences and techniques for combating TF GBV. Three sessions, similar to those in Côte d’Ivoire, provided hands-on knowledge of investigation techniques and resources for victim/survivor protection.
On the final day, the ROK-Indonesia Knowledge-Sharing Workshop on Addressing TF GBV took place with over 140 police investigators from the Child and Women Protection Unit and the Cybercrime Unit from all 34 Provinces of Indonesia and relevant personnel from community police, CSOs, UN Women, and the judiciary. This mutual exchange of knowledge helped participants gain insights into trends, issues and challenges of TF GBV as well as the best practices of both Indonesia and ROK.
Outcomes and Way Forward
Over 79 police officers from Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia gained knowledge and skills to facilitate further cascading of with the lessons learned from their peers, thereby amplifying the impact of the initial training. To ensure sustainability and broader reach, the presentations and training materials were translated into local languages for broad dissemination among the police forces. In Indonesia, Lemdiklat POLRI has decided to develop comprehensive training modules on TF GBV, covering topics inspired by the ToT series and the Knowledge Sharing Workshop with KNPA. This is a significant milestone that highlights the local ownership and political will to sustain this effort.
The visibility of the Project and its donors was significantly enhanced through a series of courtesy meetings with the Director General of the National Police of Côte d’Ivoire, Ambassador of the ROK to Côte d’Ivoire, Country Director of KOICA in Côte d’Ivoire, and Head of Lemdiklat POLRI. These efforts have helped raise awareness about the project’s objectives and achievements among key stakeholders and the public, and provided KNPA a firsthand view of the project’s on-the-ground impact.
The knowledge sharing sessions cultivated a strong rapport between Korea and the partner countries, and are expected to pave the way for future collaborations, promoting international cooperation in addressing TF GBV. The experience proved enriching for all participant including USPC and KNPA — not only the ToT series, but also in monitoring results, observing impact, and documenting evidence to strengthen international rapport and visibility. Moving forward, UNDP will continue collaborating with partner organizations and countries to ensure effective responses to TF GBV.
* UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) shares Korea’s tested-and-proven policy tools with other countries through SDG Partnerships. SDG Partnerships provide a combination of support, including partnership development with Korean institutions, seed funding, technical assistance, and policy advisory services. It utilizes UNDP’s global network of country offices and the policy expertise and know-how of partner organizations.
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