Resources
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April 19, 2026
National Programme Plan, Sudan (Phase I DDR)
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April 19, 2026
Explores issues related to the Lomé Accord and access to Justice - some discussion on tensions between ex-combatant reintegration and justice for victims in Sierra Leone and the role of Amnesties
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April 19, 2026
Protocol relating to establishment of the peace and security council of the AU - of relevance to the role of member states in supporting DDR and broader conflict resolution and prevention efforts
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April 19, 2026
Useful exploration of dynamics associated with cross border crimes in West Africa - important linkages to DDR in terms of cross border involvement of rebel groups / armed gangs in weapons smuggling, narcotics and human trafficking and related issues for DDR. Includes exploration of issues in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau in particular
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April 19, 2026
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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April 19, 2026
Report of 2007 Second International Conference on DDR in Africa, Analysis of DDR trends, developments and institutional arrangements. Useful mini-compendium of DDR experiences in a number of countries. Specifically identified needs to address regional aspects of conflict dynamics, women and children associated with armed groups and Transitional Justice
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April 19, 2026
Provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of classical DDR operations. Designed as a training manual for staff in organisations that are involved in DDR programmes. Series of checklists covering various aspects of DDR programming at Annex 6 which may be of particular value to practitioners.
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April 19, 2026
Sets out the initial plans of the Government of South Africa in relation to reconstruction and development in post apartheid South Africa - includes planned policy and programme responses for ex-combatants and veterans
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April 19, 2026
Highlights some of the most important obstacles to disarmament in DDR and how these may be overcome. Includes a detailed description of approaches to disarmament and potential programme design. Focuses heavily on examples drawn from DRC and Liberia.
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April 19, 2026
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.