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  • Disarming Youth Combatants: Mitigating Youth Radicalization and Violent Extremis
    September 02, 2011

    This article explores the complex push and pull factors behind recruitment and participation in civil conflict (including re-recruitment). It argues that as part of disarming youth combatants, the linkages between reintegration outcomes and possible re-recruitment into radical and extremist

  • Bearing witness, Girl Mothers of Gulu District
    August 20, 2011

    This case study highlights the reintegration challenges faced by female LRA ex-combatants who had been forcibly recruited by the LRA in northern Uganda and considers the implications for policy and programmes - including for those designing Transitional Justice initiatives.

  • DDR in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Overview
    August 20, 2011

    Assess the effectiveness of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo which were carried out under the Multi- Demobilisation and Reintegration programme (MDRP) between 2002 and 2009

  • Moving to Catch up: Migration of Ex-Combatants in Uganda Ex combatants migration
    August 20, 2011

    Report analysing mobility and migration among ex-combatants and push and pull factors in the Uganda context - considers implications for policy and programming.

  • Uganda Demobilization and Reintegration Project Beneficiary Assessment
    August 20, 2011

    Document reports findings of this project review. Includes a useful description of a four dimensional approach to assessing the success of reintegration efforts exploring factional, political, economic and social dimensions. Explores particular challenges faced be female ex-combatants in social reintegration and factors driving this.

  • The Role of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Programs in Post-Confl
    August 15, 2011

    This paper elaborates on the Africa Development Bank’s experience in operations in post conflict environments where DDR is being carried out and linkages to overall planning frameworks and SSR in particular, Case studies drawn from South Sudan, Liberia and DRC. National ownership issues specifically explored.

  • Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) Phase 2 for Northern Uganda
    August 15, 2011

    Peace Recovery and Development Plan (II) for Northern Uganda. Includes discussion on issues and planned policy and programme approaches related to the reintegration of ex-combatants and Transitional Justice - highlights challenges faced by female ex-combatants

  • Reintegrating Rebels into Civilian Life
    August 14, 2011

    PowerPoint Presentation presenting issues related to methodological approach and key findings related to social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants in Burundi - useful examples of definitional challenges and methods for assessing livelihoods and political reintegration.

  • Vocational Training in Conflict-Affected Areas
    August 13, 2011

    Briefing note outlines importance of vocational training and jobs creation for youth and ex-combatants in conflict-affected areas and common challenges associated with BTVET provision and focus - including lack of labour market analysis and relevance of courses, Case examples from Uganda, South Sudan, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

  • Reintegrating ex-combatants in the Great Lakes region - Lessons learned
    August 13, 2011

    This wide ranging report is built around an in depth and complex analysis of three DDR processes in: the Central African Republic (CAR), the Republic of Congo and Liberia. It explores issues related to all three main aspects of DDR and, in particular, has a useful analysis on issues related to weapons collection and the provision of reintegration support.

  • Muilt- Country Demobilisation and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluati
    September 03, 2010

    End of project review for this ;athe multi-country DDR programme

  • DDRed in Liberia: Youth Remarginalisation or Reintegration?
    September 02, 2010

    This report questions mainstream approaches to the reintegration of youthful ex-combatants. Most ex-combatants are currently unemployed
    or underemployed as the programmes initiated first and foremost prepared them for jobs

  • Fresh Insights on Disarmament,Demobilization and Reintegration: A Survey for Pra
    August 15, 2010

    Useful examination of available evidence for the impact of DDR in terms of its effect on wider post conflict stabilisation efforts. Specific themes covered include DDR and Post war politics, issues related to the integration of Commanders and the utility of Commander Incentive Programmes and social and political reintegration. Most examples are drawn from Central Asia but findings are highly relevant in many African contexts.

  • DDR in peace operations; a retrospective
    August 15, 2010

    This Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration retrospective is intended to increase awareness of the role of DDR in past and current peace operations, as well as highlight emerging practices - some useful case examples of reintegration support drawn from Cote D Ivoire, and DRC and of women's involvement in DDR programme messaging drawn from Sudan

  • Stabilisation Issues Note Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration (DDR)
    August 15, 2010

    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

  • Second Generation Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Practices
    August 15, 2010

    This document explores key aspects of planning and implementation of DDR in increasingly complex environments identifying key challenges and potential policy and programming options. Thematic areas covered include the role of community based programmes, commander incentive programmes, at risk youth programmes and alternative approaches to weapons collection and management.

  • Project Implementation Manual for Second Emergency Demobilisation and Reintegrat
    August 15, 2010

    Project Implementation Manual for the Second Emergency Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme in Rwanda. Contains particularly useful information on approaches to targeting and mechanisms for the provision of support to disabled ex-combatants and others with Special Needs using Vulnerability Support Window as a delivery model

  • South Sudan DDR Programme Review Report
    August 14, 2010

    This review of DDR interventions in South Sudan highlights and explores issues related to national frameworks and ownership and some of the challenges associated with this

  • Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants
    August 13, 2010

    Guidelines focusing on social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants. Includes substantial analysis of approaches for dealing with Special Needs Groups including women, children, youth, people with disabilities and people living with HIV/AIDS. The template for a mapping and economic analysis of the labour market may be of particular interest and value.

  • Connecting Community Security and DDR: Experiences from Eastern DRC
    August 03, 2010

    This report is based on 11 weeks of field research in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2009. Its aim is to connect community security and Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs in a context-specific way. The collected perceptions are analyzed in the discussion aiming towards practical recommendations for DDR programmers, the international community, and local initiatives involved in DDR processes.

  • Economic reintegration of children formerly associated with armed forces and arm
    July 28, 2010

    Paper explores challenges associated with the economic reintegration of CAAFG and also explores potential models and approaches vocational skills training and livelihood creation for young people. Includes a case study from DRC.

  • Community-Based Reintegration of War-Affected Young Mothers: Participatory Actio
    July 28, 2010

    The report describes a community-based participatory action research (PAR) project involving approximately 658 young mothers in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Northern Uganda. Authors sought to understand reintegration from the young mothers’ perspectives, learning from them about what constitutes successful reintegration for themselves and their children. Includes a summary of key findings and recommendations.