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Police Technical Cooperation and Civil Protection


Police Technical Cooperation and Civil Protection fall within the framework of the Portuguese Cooperation Strategy 2030 (ECP2030) and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, always in alignment with the priorities established by the authorities of the beneficiary countries. Strengthening human security is a cross-cutting priority, requiring broad participation from various stakeholders and ensuring an integrated, coherent, and sustainable approach. Portuguese Cooperation primarily focuses on the Member States of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), taking into account historical ties and the evolving international landscape in areas such as security, migration, and border control.

Within the scope of security and internal administration, the Police Technical Cooperation and Civil Protection Programs (PCTPPC) are implemented annually. These programs are co-financed by entities under the Ministry of Internal Administration and by Camões – Institute for Cooperation and Language, I.P., the body responsible for coordinating Portuguese Cooperation. The programs are part of the multiannual Strategic Cooperation Programs (PEC). The investments made under the PCTPPC aim to strengthen the technical and operational capacities of counterpart entities in partner countries, promoting the principles of good governance, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights—primarily through capacity-building initiatives, technical advisory services, and the donation of equipment and materials.


 PCTPPC – Nº of Cooperation Actions Carried Out Between 2022 and 2024

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​PCTPPC – Typology of the Cooperation Actions​ 
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The cooperation carried out over the past three years resulted in the implementation of 50 actions, including training sessions, technical advisory services, technical visits, seminars, as well as the acquisition and donation of various materials and equipment. In total, 129 technicians and trainers from MAI entities were involved, along with 891 trainees, amounting to 3 010 hours of training and 569 effective working days.

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Police Technical Cooperation Scholarships – Instituto Superior de Ciências Policiais e Segurança Interna

Between 2022 and 2024, 32 new students from the PALOP countries and Timor-Leste enrolled in the Police Officer Training Course at the Higher Institute of Police Sciences and Internal Security (ISCPSI) of the PSP. As a result, the 2024/25 academic year includes a total of 46 students, as shown in the tables below:


New Enrolments of Cooperation Students

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Cooperation Students – Total by Country 

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For more information on Police and Electoral Technical Cooperation by the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI), see:

For more information on Portuguese Cooperation, visit:
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