Latest Documents

African Union

Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR): Conceptual approaches, spec

2020-08-15

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.

African Union

Education for Livelihoods and Civic Participation in Post-Conflict Countries

2020-08-15

This document explores issues related to the provision of TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) in post conflict settings - and its relationship and role with DDR interventions in some detail. The report highlights the importance of adequate labor market analysis in post conflict settings and linkages between BTVET and employment opportunities.

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Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Program (RDRP) Tracer Study

2020-08-15

Presents findings of a tracer study conducted amongst 2000 Rwandan XC. Contains statistically significant data on social and economic reintegration and trends and explores lessons learned.

African Union

Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Program (RDRP) Annual Report 2005

2020-08-15

Annual report for the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Project. Contains in depth description and analysis of progress on all programme elements - including discussion on practical challenges related to the provision of reintegration support.

African Union

Guns, Camps and Cash: Disarmament, Demobilization and Reinsertion of Former Comb

2020-08-15

Identifies and explores issues related to DDR in a number of political and security contexts. Specifically explores issues related to disarmament and use of weapons buy back programmes, approaches to cantonment and their impact, and approaches to the provision of Financial Reinsertion Assistance. Country examples provided from a number of locations.

African Union

Disentangling the Determinants of Successful Demobilization and Reintegration

2020-08-14

Based on a sample of over 1000 ex-combatants in Sierra Leone this study sought to explore individual, group and community level determinants of reintegration success defined as whether ex-combatants have been accepted by their families, found employment, rejected their faction as a political actor and accepted the democratic process.

African Union

Ex-combatants in Burundi: Why they joined, why they left, how they fared

2020-08-14

Drawing on interviews with 63 ex-combatants (rural and urban) this report explores the reasons that respondents joined armed groups and also what drove them to join the DDR programme before going on to examine how successfully they appear to have been reintegrated.

African Union

The Role of ex-combatants and Veterans in violence in transitional societies

2020-08-14

Provides an overview of the issue of ex-combatant violence in southern Africa and explores the impact of conflict on male gender roles and its impact on social reintegration, identity and trauma and the role of weapons in post conflict societies. Draws on experience and examples from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique and Angola

African Union

Assistance to War Wounded Combatants and Individuals Associated with Fighting Fo

2020-08-14

Reviews and assesses support provided to XCs with disabilities in a number of African DDR programmes - including approaches to categorization of disability and intervention models. Comparative analysis drawn from programmes in Ethiopia, Liberia, Eritrea, Angola, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe in particular. Conclusion and recommendations start on p.29.

African Union

DDR of Ex-Combatants in a Peacekeeping Environment

2020-08-13

Guidelines for policy and practice of DDR within a PSO - covering approaches, main issues, procedures, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Section 6 (starting on p.81) covers procedures for demobilization and reintegration and includes procedures for encampment, weapons decommissioning etc.

African Union

World Bank Pension Reform Primer: Pensions and Other Compensation in Post Confli

2020-08-13

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)

African Union

Case Studies in War-to-Peace Transition

2020-08-13

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.

African Union

Strategy to Revitalize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

2020-08-13

Overview of strategic framework for revitalizing, modernizing and harmonizing TVET in Africa as a youth development and human capacity activity. Chapter 7 considers post conflict reconstruction synergies including role of BTVET in reintegration of ex-combatants. Use of BTVET to increase HR capacity and skills in post-conflict Rwanda briefly highlighted.

African Union

Framework for Post-conflict reconstruction and TVET

2020-08-13

Statement of intent for implementing TVET in post-conflict reconstruction - includes establishment of indicators that may be of some value when considering DDR programme design/ M&E frameworks

African Union

Practice Note - DDR of Ex- Combatants

2020-08-13

Although heavily focused on DDR interventions running alongside Peace Support Operations the document provides comprehensive (if now somewhat dated) practical guidance for DDR policy makers and practitioners covering all aspects of DDR programming. Explores linkages with SSR, national ownership, interrelationship between reintegration and work with IDP's and other conflict affected groups.

African Union

Identifying lessons from DDR experiences in Africa

2020-08-13

Report on August 2004 Accra workshop on DDR Presentations covered trends in DDR , relationships with PSO, planning and coordination, and working with special groups. Includes an analysis of issues related to Dealing with Commanders and the role of DDR within wider post conflict recovery frameworks. Examples drawn from a number of countries.

African Union

From Rebel to Taxpayer? Working together for successful DDR

2020-08-13

Conference report from the Carlton Beach II Conference (2007): "From Rebel to Taxpayer? Working together for successful DDR". Explores a range of issues related to all stages of DDR including its role in underpinning wider peace and recovery frameworks and associated challenges with reintegration targeting and assistance.

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Post-conflict mental health needs: A cross-sectional survey of trauma, depressio

2020-08-13

Report of a study conducted to measure PTSD and depression amongst the conflict affected population in Juba, South Sudan. High levels pf mental distress were found amongst ex-combatants and the report includes recommendations for increasing access to social and psychological assistance and services.

African Union

Reintegrating Ex-Combatants in Post-Conflict Societies

2020-08-13

Review of several DDR programs exploring three main challenges and issues (security, social tensions and marginalization) identifies lessons learned and best practices. Includes useful discussion and comparative analysis of issues related to national ownership and different types security and political environments in which DDR (or components of it) might be implemented.

Silencing The Guns Special Feb‘20 Newsletter

Silencing The Guns Special Feb‘20 Newsletter

2020-08-05

This newsletter highlights events held on the sidelines and during the 33rd Ordinary Summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020, where the AU theme of the year - “Silencing the guns: creating conducive conditions for Africa’s development”, was formally launched.

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Taking a Gender Perspective to Strengthen the Multi-Country Demobilization and R

2020-08-03

From October 31 to November 2, 2005, the World Bank/MDRP Secretariat and UNIFEM held a consultation workshop aimed at strengthening gender in the MDRP national programs. Includes an analysis of the situation faced in each country and recommendations for gender mainstreaming.

African Union

Child soldiers and Disarmament, Demobilization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration

2020-08-03

This document is a synthesis of Lessons Learned following program interventions with child soldiers in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone and contains recommendations on how to avoid re-recruitment, ensure personnel is better able to respond to children's needs and how their reintegration needs may be more effectively addressed.

African Union

Support to Former Child Soldiers: Programming and Proposal Evaluation Guide

2020-08-03

Document is intended to act as a guide for those preparing proposals for CIDA to assist with the reintegration of child soldiers. Included here as it provides in clear format an explanation of legal considerations (based on international standards) and a series of matrices related to risk analysis and best practice that may be of value to practitioners.

African Union

Transitional Justice and Social Reintegration

2020-07-28

Paper Focuses on the relationship between transitional justice and DDR arguing that if properly applied they may be mutually supportive and assist social reintegration in particular. Table of conclusions and recommendations at the end of the document linking TJ measures with potential DDR approaches.