Resources

Priority Plan for Peace Building in the Comoros

2020-09-03

Interesting example of what might be considered a simply articulated Transitional Results Framework for Peacebuilding in the Comoros Context - developed by the Government of the Union des Comores with external support. Highlights proposed DDR interventions within the context of wider stabilisation efforts centered around other risk groups - makes linkages to wider PRSP and sectoral policies.

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The African Union Operations in Comoros-MAES and Operations Democracy

2020-09-03

Detailed description and analysis of the AU Electoral and Security Assistance Mission to Comoros. Contains detailed background on the origins of conflict - brief mention of DDR responsibilities.

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Frustrations of Regional Peacekeeping: The OAU in Chad, 1977-1982

2020-09-02

Historical analysis of the roots of conflict in Chad (pre 1977) and conflict between 1977-1982. Explores role of regional peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts. No specific reference to DDR but of interest in the light of lessons learned and implications for current peace support operations.

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Joint Guidance Note on Integrated Recovery Planning using Post Conflict Needs As

2020-09-02

Joint Guidance Note covering PCNA and TRF. Useful background for DDR practitioners in terms of their role in wider post conflict stabilisation processes and synergy between DDR and other stabilisation instruments/programmes,

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Armed and Aimless: Armed groups, Guns and Human Security in the ECOWAS Region

2020-09-02

This lengthy report is comprehensive study of armed groups and small arms in the ECOWAS region up to early 2005. Part I contains six in-depth studies. Part II consists of a region-wide mapping of armed groups operational at that time in the ECOWAS region.

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Listening for Change: Participatory Evaluations of DDR in Mali, Cambodia and Alb

2020-09-02

This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale comparative research project that sought to test the applicability of participatory monitoring and evaluation and its relevance as a methodology in DDR and arms reduction schemes. Mali was one of the focus countries in which the research was conducted.

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The Nexus between Social Capital and Reintegration of Ex-combatants: A Case for

2020-09-02

This study argues that in order to achieve successful reintegration of ex-combatants, a community focused approach that generates social capital must be implemented. using a case study from Sierra Leone the relationship between social capital and reintegration is demonstrated.

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Interim Stabilization Balancing Security and Development in Post-Conflict Peaceb

2020-09-02

This paper explores the concept of interim stabilisation in the immediate aftermath of conflict. As well as exploring the synergy between SSR and DDR it suggests that in many complex situations there may be a strong case for delaying DDR - arguing that the potential impact of DDR needs to be carefully considered in the early stages of a stabilisation process.

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Mano River Union Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Results Framework

2020-09-02

Presentation of framework for interventions by USAID's West African Regional Program (WARP) in the areas of cross-border/sub-regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding in the Mano River Union (MRU) including Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia

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Conflict Dynamics in West Africa: Background Analysis for the UK Government's Af

2020-09-02

Discusses conflict dynamics in West Africa, examining the structural causes and triggers of conflict, as well as key actors and their interests, and makes recommendations on regional approaches required