Resources

In DRC, MDRP helps female ex-combatants regain a livelihood

2020-08-16

Background information on the LEAP Project a programme designed to assist vulnerable female ex-combatants with their social and economic reintegration

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DDR in DRC: Programme update

2020-08-16

Update report on the progress of DDR activities and the DDR programme in DRC at that time. Provides some interesting commentary on the challenges associated with SSR and programme linkages and the reintegration of groups with special needs

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DDR 2008. Analysis of World's DDR programmes in 2007

2020-08-16

In depth comparative analysis of 19 DDR programmes in Africa, it covers Angola, Burundi, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Liberia, Niger, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda and Guinea-Bissau. Useful contextual and programme analysis.

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Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Children Associated with Fighti

2020-08-15

Captures key lessons learned in the children’s component of the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme in Sierra Leone.

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The National DDR Strategic Plan Sudan

2020-08-15

National Programme Plan, Sudan (Phase I DDR)

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Negotiating peace in Sierra Leone: Confronting the Justice challenge

2020-08-15

Explores issues related to the Lomé Accord and access to Justice - some discussion on tensions between ex-combatant reintegration and justice for victims in Sierra Leone and the role of Amnesties

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Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the

2020-08-15

Protocol relating to establishment of the peace and security council of the AU - of relevance to the role of member states in supporting DDR and broader conflict resolution and prevention efforts

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Cross Border Criminal Activities in West Africa: Options for Effective Response

2020-08-15

Useful exploration of dynamics associated with cross border crimes in West Africa - important linkages to DDR in terms of cross border involvement of rebel groups / armed gangs in weapons smuggling, narcotics and human trafficking and related issues for DDR. Includes exploration of issues in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau in particular

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Reintegration and Long-Term Development: Linkages and Challenges

2020-08-15

Explores the interface between DDR and strategies for post conflict reconstruction and long term development - including Transitional Results Frameworks and Poverty Reduction Strategies etc. Some useful examples of specific reintegration challenges and successes are raised and highlighted.

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Second International conference on DRR in Africa, Kinshasa DRC " Linkage between

2020-08-15

Report of 2007 Second International Conference on DDR in Africa, Analysis of DDR trends, developments and institutional arrangements. Useful mini-compendium of DDR experiences in a number of countries. Specifically identified needs to address regional aspects of conflict dynamics, women and children associated with armed groups and Transitional Justice