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2021-04-02

“I Belong To Me” is a celebration of the African History and Heritage on Girls’ and Women’s Human Rights and the path towards the elimination of Harmful Practices, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage.

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Through the Pandemic and Beyond - Respond To Covid-19 In Africa

2021-04-02

This report details how African Union and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has collaborated with the UNDP to help curb the spread of COVID-19, support African home- grown solutions and make way for socioeconomic recovery that

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 17 November 2020

2020-11-17

In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States. Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 03 November 2020

2020-11-03

In addition to our Weekly Outbreak Brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help African Union Member States, Africa CDC shares a weekly brief detailing the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and other public health agencies.

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 20 October 2020

2020-10-20

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COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – 06 October 2020

2020-10-07

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Bamako Declaration on an African Common Position on the Illicit Proliferation, C

2020-09-03

Policy Framework for the control of SALW

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Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a

2020-09-03

Draws on research on Reintegration of ex-refugees and ex-fighters in post conflict Eritrea. Comprehensive analysis of issues and lessons learned from this specific DDR programme

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Challenges of Peace Implementation in Cote d'Ivoire

2020-09-03

Report on the proceedings of an international experts’ workshop, with, the theme “Challenges of Implementation in Cote d’Ivoire”, held at the Kofi Annan International peace keeping Training Centre, from 31 May to 2nd June 2004. Chapter VI discusses progress with DDR highlighting challenges with programme linkages to politocal committments and processes

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Eritrea’s Economic Survival: Summary Record of Conference Held on 20 April 200

2020-09-03

Focuses on the political Economy of Eritrea in the no war-no peace stalemate that prevailed since 1998-2000 conflict with Ethiopia - specific presentation explores issues related to the re-mobilisation of formerly demobilised soldiers and lessons learned from pasdt DDR experiences.

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Behind the Violence

2020-09-03

A historical overview and analysis of the conflict in Northern Uganda.

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Social Development Notes: Conlfict Crime and Violence -DDR

2020-09-03

Brief guide on DDR for Bank staff

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The Costs of Violence: Review of the evidence

2020-09-03

A review of studies and methodological approaches that attempt to estimate the cost of violence and conflict and its impact on development resources

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Social Development Notes: Human Trafficking: A Brief Overview

2020-09-03

An overview of the issues of Human Trafficking. Given the involvement of some armed groups in cross border human traffcking activities likely to be of interest to DDR Practitioners.

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What Happens to Youth During and After Wars?

2020-09-03

This useful paper explores in detrail issues related to the impact of dconflict on youth and, conversely, their impact on conflict dynamics. It covers issues related to youth recruitment into armed groups, their descoialisation, and reintegration. Aspects of post- conflict social cohesion are also explored. Case studies from Liberia and Sierra Leone are presented.

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Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions into World Bank Lending

2020-09-03

Provides useful definitions of mental and psych0-social health and well being and explores empirical data on the extent of issues faced in conflict and post conflict settings including impact at individual and broader level. Highlights ex-combatants as one of several groups of special concern. Provides advice on basic steps required and issues to consider when planning services and interventions.

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Negotiating Post-war Identities Child Soldiers in Mozambique and Angola

2020-09-03

Useful exploration of issues related to de-scoialisation and initiation strategies employed by insurgent groups amongst children and how in post conflict settings post war identities had to be constructed to enable social reintegration. Includes exploration of the use of traditional systems in Angola and Mozambique.

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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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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