Latest Documents
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November 21, 2024Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a
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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November 21, 2024Challenges of Peace Implementation in Cote d'Ivoire
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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November 21, 2024The Costs of Violence: Review of the evidence
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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November 21, 2024Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluatio
This comprehensive end of programme evaluation provides a detailed analysis of all components of the MDRP from design to p[reject implementation modalities. Chapter V (page 43) provides a synthesis of lessons learned and detailed summaries of individual projects are provided within the Annex.
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November 21, 2024Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration
Final report of the Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration - a programme initiated with the aim of proposing ways and means that can contribute to the creation of a predictable framework in which DDR processes could be planned and implemented.
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November 21, 2024Sustaining the Peace in Angola: An Overview of Current Demobilisation, Disarmame
Comprehensive overview and analysis of the DDR process in Angola post 2002. Useful analysis of challenges and opportunities in what was a process with a high degree of political ownership by the Government.
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November 21, 2024Reintegration Assistance for Excombatants: Good Practices and lessons for the M
Comprehensive and practical information on lessons learned from the design and implementation of reintegration programmes including models of support for reinsertion, vocational training and programme management. Case studies at Annex C on the Namibian experience of setting up 'development Brigades and institutional structures for DDR in Ethiopia.
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November 21, 2024DDR in Uganda, A Mini Case Study
This case study on DDR in Uganda was conducted against the backdrop of the ongoing LRA insurgency, at a time when the GoU was conducting a Defence Review with support of donors and when non-formal armed groups were being offered Amnesty and reintegration support. It explores issues around whether effective linkages were developed between DDR efforts, SSR and SALW and the factors underpinning this.
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November 21, 2024DDR 2008. Analysis of World's DDR programmes in 2007
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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November 21, 2024Reintegration and Long-Term Development: Linkages and Challenges
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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November 21, 2024Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration: Testing the Pr
Report emanating out of a series of roundtable discussions. Emphasizes the importance of understanding and analyzing the political and conflict dynamics in which DDR will be implemented and the need to establish linkages between DDR and wider SSR efforts. Useful commentary on the negative impacts of weapons buy back programmes in West Africa and innovative approaches to disarmament in Sudan.
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November 21, 2024Concepts and Experiences of Demobilisiation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants:
Provides a systematic overview of individual stages and components of classic and linear DDR programs and issues that need to be considered by programme planners and implementers. Annex 4.2. (page 54 onwards) provides summary profiles of GTZ experiences in a number of countries up to 1996.
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November 21, 2024Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR): Conceptual approaches, spec
Lengthy document that identifies and describes in detail the evolution of DDR programmes and considers its practice and its application in different political and security contexts. Contains useful commentary and analysis on implications of regional/cross border conflict on DDR programming and relationship between DDR and post conflict justice approaches.
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November 21, 2024World Bank Pension Reform Primer: Pensions and Other Compensation in Post Confli
Useful policy brief that explores the challenges of considering benefits and pensions when dealing with the support of "veterans" in the aftermath of conflict. Discusses linkages between military pensions reform and DDR benefits and programmes and eligibility criteria. Examples drawn from a number of countries. A Table at the end of the document provides a useful summary of key lessons learned (page 8-9)
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November 21, 2024Case Studies in War-to-Peace Transition
Lengthy document structured around three case studies from Ethiopia, Namibia and Uganda. Comprehensive analysis of each including exploration of the political, security and social contexts, programme design and resourcing, institutional arrangements and assessment of impact.
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August 14, 2013DDR 20 Years Later: Historical Review of the Long-term Impact of Post-independen
Historical review and analysis of the long-term impact of DDR in several Southern African countries - draws a useful distinction between DDR associated with end of armed conflict and military downsizing as part of broader PFM /SSR processes. Key findings and lessons learned usefully summarised at end of the document (page 31-33).
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September 03, 2012Post-war moral communities in Somalia and Nepal: Gendered practices of exclusion
This report Forms part of the International Research Group on Reintegrations effort to bring new research based evidence on reintegration processes.
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September 03, 2010Muilt- Country Demobilisation and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluati
End of project review for this ;athe multi-country DDR programme
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August 15, 2010Stabilisation Issues Note Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration (DDR)
Basic definitions and background - but provides useful checklist/guidance on issues to consider when determining whether DDR or other responses are appropriate in specific types of situation