Youth

Draws on research on Reintegration of ex-refugees and ex-fighters in post conflict Eritrea. Comprehensive analysis of issues and lessons learned from this specific DDR programme

Focuses on the political Economy of Eritrea in the no war-no peace stalemate that prevailed since 1998-2000 conflict with Ethiopia - specific presentation explores issues related to the re-mobilisation of formerly demobilised soldiers and lessons learned from pasdt DDR experiences.

This useful paper explores in detrail issues related to the impact of dconflict on youth and, conversely, their impact on conflict dynamics. It covers issues related to youth recruitment into armed groups, their descoialisation, and reintegration. Aspects of post- conflict social cohesion are also explored. Case studies from Liberia and Sierra Leone are presented.

Interesting example of what might be considered a simply articulated Transitional Results Framework for Peacebuilding in the Comoros Context - developed by the Government of the Union des Comores with external support. Highlights proposed DDR interventions within the context of wider stabilisation efforts centered around other risk groups - makes linkages to wider PRSP and sectoral policies.