The Ministry of National Security in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has held a three-day meeting in the Savannah Region for stakeholders to make inputs into the review of the National Framework for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism The meeting, held at Bole with support from the Government of Australia, was attended by key stakeholders drawn from the security agencies, religious leaders, traditional authorities, public organisations, women and youth groups. Dr Sayuti Baba, Focal Person on Counter Terrorism, Ministry of National Security, speaking during the meeting at Bole, said there was need to review the Framework, which was launched in 2019, to address the changing security dynamics as security threats evolved overtime. He said a team from the United Nations would be in the country from November 04 to November 08, this year to further review the country's efforts in preventing violent extremism. He expressed delight at the commitment shown by the sta keholders, especially the traditional leaders, in contributing to enhancing effective response to security challenges in the area. Source: Ghana News Agency