Resources

We Came Back with Empty Hands. Understanding the Disarmament, Demobilization and

2013-09-01

A case study from DRC examining child ex-combatant and community experiences of reintegration - in depth exploration of the importance and challenges associated with rebuilding social networks and trust and the often complex views and concerns of community members towards returnees.

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republi

2013-08-20

In depth analysis of SGBV in Kivu - includes an attempt to examine and explore factors that made SGBV more likely. Includes (page 65)a series recommendations for future programmes and interventions

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Peace, Democracy and Human Rights: A Handbook for Ex-Combatants

2013-08-20

Innovative Handbook is meant to aid the ex-combatants to learn their rights and obligations as civilian individuals, as family members, as community members and as members of the society. Based on the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights.

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DDR before DDR North African Veterans from Colonial Mobilization to National Rei

2013-08-20

Reviews the experiences of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia with regards to reintegrating former soldiers and fighters into society in the aftermath of the struggle for independence.

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UN Regional Strategy to Address the Threat & the impact of the Activities of the

2013-08-15

Provides an overview of the strategy, highlights priorities within the five strategic areas of intervention and specifies roles. and responsibilities for implementation.

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Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Programme

2013-08-15

This report covers main activities of the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission for 2013 calendar year.

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Border community security Mano River Union region

2013-08-15

Analysis of Cross Border dynamics and localised conflicts in Mano River Region. Includes discussion on implications for DDR approaches and initiatives. Challenges identified include the tendency for DDR programmes to have national rather than regional focus - despite conflict dynamics being regional in nature - and the need for more attention to youth employment issues.

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DDR 20 Years Later: Historical Review of the Long-term Impact of Post-independen

2013-08-14

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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Southern Sudan and DDR: Adopting an Integrated approach to Stabilization

2013-08-03

Review of an agricultural training program for high-risk youth in Liberia - report seeks to specifically identify the impact of the programme in terms of levels of aggression and likelihood of participation in illegal activities.

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The Role of Natural Resources in Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration.

2013-07-28

The report focuses on the role of natural resources in disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programs and illustrates
The report explores how the management of natural resources can be used to promote more effective and sustainable reintegration. Draws on case studies and makes recommendations for policymakers and programmers