The West African nation is also the first to receive the training, according to Ghana News Agency.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative David Wilfred Ochan said that Ghana was chosen so it helps the country to build on the legacy of the Games.

According to experts, skills training, volunteerism, employability, and mentorship; physical education, physical activity, and sport; safeguarding, integrity, and human rights; values, social inclusion, and role modelling; awareness and advocacy; and monitoring and evaluation of policies are some areas that needs to be addressed.

A two-day workshop was held at the University of Ghana to train officials on how to implement the toolkit.

The workshop saw all modules being introduced, with a view of developing, implementing, and reviewing policies on sport, development and peace.

"This workshop aims to share knowledge, concepts, experiences, good policy practices and recommendations to fully utilize the modules to create effective SDP policies and programs," said Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, director of sports at the University of Ghana.

The African Games was due to be held this year but severe economic crisis in Ghana forced organisers to postpone the event until 2024..

The situation in the country has led to protests and calls for President Nana Akufo-Addo to be removed.

The International Monetary Fund has pledged billions in a bailout, with Accra 2023 spokesperson Dan Kwaku Yeboah saying the Ghanaian Government is fully committed to staging the Games.

New dates of March 8 to 23 2024 has been set for the African Games.