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The African Union and the Conflict in Mali: Extra-Regional Influence and the Lim

2014-09-02

This paper considers the role of regional organisations and external actors in peace and conflict resolution efforts in Mali. It includes an in depth exploration of APSA and an analysis of the engagement of the AU and REC's in stabilisation efforts

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Security in post-conflict contexts: What counts as progress and what drives it?

2014-09-02

This paper seeks to explore the issue as to how security and stabilisation programmes measure and attribute progress in what are often complex and non linear environments. Section 3.3 specifically highlights and considers DDR.

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Back but not home: supporting the reintegration of former LRA abductees into civ

2014-09-01

This report explores the experiences of former LRA ex-combatants and their communities as they attempt to reintegrate in DRC and South Sudan. It highlights the important role of family support, the need for cultural specificity in the design of interventions, and work with local leaders. The challenges posed by legacy of conflict on communal tensions and mental health are highlighted.

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Making Vocational Training Work: A Study of Vocational Training in DDR

2014-08-20

This report details the findings from a research study of outcomes of the vocational training provided to ex-combatant beneficiaries through the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Programme. Vocational training was found to play an important part in increasing levels of self confidence and self reliance as well as building social capital - irrespective of the particular skill sets learned.

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A Comparative Study of Ex-Combatant Reintegration in the African Great Lakes Re

2014-08-19

Comparative analysis of ex-combatant reintegration processes in Burundi, DRC, Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Highlights the importance of social capital and networks and their restoration as key factors in both the social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants.

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Final Evaluation of the Pilot Reintegration Project Republic of South Sudan New

2014-08-19

Final evaluation report of Pilot Project for the RSSDDRC - includes discussion of the challenge of evaluating the programme given the renewal of hostilities in South Sudan at the time.

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Republic of South Sudan National DDR programme 2013-2014 Pilot Reintegration Pr

2014-08-19

Review of the National DDR (NDDRC’s) Pilot Reintegration project - the purpose of the project was to test reintegration approaches and modalities and develop actionable lessons to inform and improve the Republic of South Sudan’s future DDR programming

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National Program on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (PNDDR)

2014-08-15

National Programme Plan, DRC

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A Study of Gender, Masculinities and Reintegration of Former Combatants in Rwand

2014-08-03

This study aims to understand male ex-combatants practices and attitudes as they relate to gender equality, and the impact on men of participation in collective violence and armed groups, with a specific focus on the effects of demobilization and reintegration programming on gender dynamics and male identity construction.

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When Do Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Programmes Succeed?

2014-07-27

Offers a multi-dimensional perspective on DDR and attempts to identify the key factors contributing to their success or failure. Comments on the importance of political context - arguing that there is little evidence that DDR can have an impact in the absence of the termination of the conflict, the importance of institutional arrangements, and program sequencing.

Election Reports

Report of African Union Elections Observation Mission to the 7 December 2012 Gen

2013-12-07

Report of African Union Elections Observation Mission to the 7 December 2012 General Elections in the Republic of Ghana

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Expert’s Review of African Transitional Justice Framework, Lome, Togo, 5 Augus

2013-09-23

Expert’s Review of African Transitional Justice Framework, Lome, Togo, 5 August 2012

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Africa Transitional Justice Policy Framework: Expert’s Consultation Report Ire

2013-09-23

Africa Transitional Justice Policy Framework: Expert’s Consultation Report Irene, Pretoria,12-13 March 2012

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AUC Consultation with AU Members States on TJ in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

2013-09-23

AUC Consultation with AU Members States on TJ in Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, September 2011

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African Union Commission Consultation with African Union Member States on Transi

2013-09-23

African Union Commission Consultation with African Union Member States on Transitional Justice

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Enhancing the Role of the AU

2013-09-23

Enhancing the Role of the AU

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International Criminal Justice in Africa: Neocolonial Agenda or Strengthened Acc

2013-09-23

International Criminal Justice in Africa:

Neocolonial Agenda or Strengthened Accountability?

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African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework in Practice Implementing Acc

2013-09-23

African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework in Practice Implementing Accountability Measures

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Designing Community Driven Development in Fragile and conflict Affected Situati

2013-09-03

Summary of a broader stock taking study that was part of an overall an overall effort to develop a toolkit for designing Community Driven Development (CDD) operations in fragile and conflict affected situations.

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Gender and State Building in Fragile and Conflict Affected States

2013-09-03

An Overview of key issues challenges and opportunities for integrating Gender perspectives within FCAS programming. There is much in the report that will be of interest to DDR Practitioners - including a description of the importance of understanding the different experiences and perceptions of men and women about violence.

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Insurgency, Instability, Intervention: A snapshot of Mali and the Sahel region

2013-09-03

Useful regional conflict analysis of Mali and the trans-Sahara - including description of threats posed by trans-national groups

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Algeria: Current Issues

2013-09-03

Contains detailed description of historical roots of insurgency in Algeria from independence to emergence of AQIM. Of interest as it details issues related to cross border nature of armed groups and challenges this presents.

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The Malian crisis and the challenge of regional security cooperation

2013-09-02

Article explores the origins of the crisis in northern Mali outlining, in particular, regional security dynamics including the role of violent extremism, organised crime and regional flows of armed groups and weapons.

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Public Attitudes towards the Security and Justice Sectors in Libya

2013-09-02

This report explores public attitudes towards security and justice actors in Libya in 2013. It provides a useful example of the detailed exploration of public perceptions towards armed groups and their views on the challenges of dealing with them - including their reintegration into formal structures of disbandment.