Policy Updates

In addition to the weekly brief on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that Africa CDC is taking to help member states, Africa CDC has begun to share a weekly brief detailing the latest changes in scientific knowledge and public health policy changes, as well as updates to the latest guidance from WHO and others. Contents of this document are not intended to serve as recommendations from the Africa CDC; rather, it is a summary of the fact base to help inform Member States. It is important to note that the outbreak is evolving rapidly and that the nature of this information will continue to change. So, we will continue to provide regular updates to ensure member states are informed of the most critical developments in these areas.

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

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. The report also emphasizes the apparent value of the provision of literacy & numeracy skills alongside vocational training.

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A Comparative Study of Ex-Combatant Reintegration in the African Great Lakes Region: Trajectories, Processes, and Paradoxes

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 NDDR Programme 2013-2014

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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Targeting Multi Country Demobilization and Reintegration Program (MDRP) Assistance: Ex-Combatants and other war-affected populations

Position paper. Useful exploration of eligibility criteria and approaches for beneficiary targeting.

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Transitional Justice and DDR. The Case of Rwanda

Part of a series that explores the ways in which DDR programs may contribute to, or hinder, the achievement of justice-related aims. Rwanda case study offers commentary on the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the role of the Gacaca (community) courts.

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Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Programs - An Assessment

Useful report that seeks to systematically explore evidence of the impact of DDR. Report suggests that that in many cases this is limited and that evaluations of DDR programs need to
move beyond its focus on performance and instead focus on impact in terms of building peace. Tools and methods for improving M&E in DDR are suggested.

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Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) in Peace Agreements and UN Peacekeeping Mandates

This document highlights the extent to which DDR was included in the Peace Agreements and UN Peacekeeping mandates in Mozambique, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, and Liberia.

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Reintegration and Reconstruction in post war South Sudan

Highlights the International Peace Support Training Center’s contribution to the understanding of the conflict in Southern Sudan. Reintegration of ex combatants is one of the issues addressed

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Transitional Justice and DDR: The Case of Sierra Leone

Explores the ways in which DDR programs may contribute to, or hinder, the achievement of justice-related aims. Using Sierra Leone as a case study identifies how DDR programs have connected (or failed to connect) with transitional justice and suggests how future programmes might practically establish such links

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Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration (DDR) and Stability in Africa

Report on the Conference on Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration and Stability (DDR) in Africa which took place from 21 to 23 June 2005 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Organized by the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA). Specific case studies presented on Angola, Burundi, DRC, Liberia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. A summary of key findings and lessons learned is presented on page 11.

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