About us
About EUCAP Sahel Mali
EUCAP Sahel Mali is the European Union's civilian mission in Mali, based in Bamako. Launched on 15 January 2015, the non-executive capacity-building mission supports the reform of the security sector and works towards the strengthening of the effective and transparent management and accountability of the internal security forces.
At the request of the Republic of Mali, the EU Capacity Building Mission in Mali, EUCAP Sahel Mali, was established by COUNCIL DECISION 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014.
EUCAP Sahel Mali supports the implementation of the Malian government's security sector reform by providing strategic guidance, supporting capacity-building and infrastructure projects within the scope of the internal-external security nexus.
The Mission helps build the capacities of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) in the areas of crisis management, integrated border management, ISF-civilian population relations, access to justice and training within the various ISF structures.
On 10 January 2023, the Council of the European Union decided to extend the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 31 January 2025, adapting the Mission’s structure and activities to the changing operational environment and the needs of its partners, in particular to:
- improve the effectiveness of the ISF in terms of civilian capabilities;
- promote the presence of the ISF and their interoperability throughout Mali;
- strengthen the role of the administrative and judicial authorities, by contributing to the prevention of corruption and impunity.
As a non-executive civilian mission, EUCAP Sahel Mali focuses on capacity building and national ownership by its various Malian partners, while complementing the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy.
Our Leadership
HEAD OF MISSION
PETER GRABOW KOLDING - HEAD OF MISSION OF EUCAP SAHEL MALI
On 11 April 2023, Mr. Peter Grabow Kolding started serving as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali. In the Malian context he works continuously in a spirit of mutual cooperation with the Mission’s national partners in particular the Ministries of Security and Civil protection and the Ministry of Justice.
Mr. Kolding has worked for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1999 and is a seasoned diplomat with extensive work experience in crisis management. He has held senior positions at the Danish Embassies in Niger and Afghanistan and the Danish Foreign Ministry. He has conducted complex dossiers focused on the reconstruction of Ukraine and other engagements in Eastern Europe and Africa. He concluded a two-year term as Deputy Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali in 2022 and is not only a peace and security expert, but also a compelling advocate, communicator, and facilitator of partnerships, across a diverse range of cultures and nationalities.
Mr. Kolding holds a master’s degree in international Affairs with a focus on economics from Columbia University, New York.
Regional Advisory and Coordination Cell
In line with its CSDP regionalization approach in the Sahel since 2017, the European Union supports the enhanced cooperation between the G5 Sahel countries (Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger) to achieve a common approach to regional challenges. To this end, the Mission, through a Regional Advisory and Coordination Cell (RACC) based in Mauritania, supports regional and cross border cooperation in the Sahel and strengthens the national capacities of the G5 Sahel countries.
Factsheet
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