Resourcing

In depth comparative analysis of 19 DDR programmes in Africa, it covers Angola, Burundi, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Liberia, Niger, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda and Guinea-Bissau. Useful contextual and programme analysis. Country case studies preceded by an overarching summary including a section on Transitional Justice and attempts to analyse the cost of DDR across the different programmes
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Basic definitions and background - but provides useful checklist/guidance on issues to consider when determining whether DDR or other responses are appropriate in specific types of situation

Provides a systematic overview of individual stages and components of classic and linear DDR programs and issues that need to be considered by programme planners and implementers. Annex 4.2. (page 54 onwards) provides summary profiles of GTZ experiences in a number of countries up to 1996.

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). Report suggests that a key lesson for current and future DDR programmes that devising appropriate and sustainable reintegration processes at the onset is essential
otherwise future interventions (possibly at a higher cost) may have to be pursued

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. Importantly study one of the few that appears to have systematically attempted to assess the economic impact of DDR on both the macro economy and ex-combatants themselves. Executive summary (pages 22-43) contains a list of key lessons learned for future programming.