Latest Documents

Eritrea’s Economic Survival: Summary Record of Conference Held on 20 April 200

2020-09-03

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.

Behind the Violence

2020-09-03

A historical overview and analysis of the conflict in Northern Uganda.

Social Development Notes: Conlfict Crime and Violence -DDR

2020-09-03

Brief guide on DDR for Bank staff

The Costs of Violence: Review of the evidence

2020-09-03

A review of studies and methodological approaches that attempt to estimate the cost of violence and conflict and its impact on development resources

Social Development Notes: Human Trafficking: A Brief Overview

2020-09-03

An overview of the issues of Human Trafficking. Given the involvement of some armed groups in cross border human traffcking activities likely to be of interest to DDR Practitioners.

What Happens to Youth During and After Wars?

2020-09-03

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.

Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions into World Bank Lending

2020-09-03

Provides useful definitions of mental and psych0-social health and well being and explores empirical data on the extent of issues faced in conflict and post conflict settings including impact at individual and broader level. Highlights ex-combatants as one of several groups of special concern. Provides advice on basic steps required and issues to consider when planning services and interventions.

Negotiating Post-war Identities Child Soldiers in Mozambique and Angola

2020-09-03

Useful exploration of issues related to de-scoialisation and initiation strategies employed by insurgent groups amongst children and how in post conflict settings post war identities had to be constructed to enable social reintegration. Includes exploration of the use of traditional systems in Angola and Mozambique.

Priority Plan for Peace Building in the Comoros

2020-09-03

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.

The African Union Operations in Comoros-MAES and Operations Democracy

2020-09-03

Detailed description and analysis of the AU Electoral and Security Assistance Mission to Comoros. Contains detailed background on the origins of conflict - brief mention of DDR responsibilities.

Frustrations of Regional Peacekeeping: The OAU in Chad, 1977-1982

2020-09-02

Historical analysis of the roots of conflict in Chad (pre 1977) and conflict between 1977-1982. Explores role of regional peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts. No specific reference to DDR but of interest in the light of lessons learned and implications for current peace support operations.

Joint Guidance Note on Integrated Recovery Planning using Post Conflict Needs As

2020-09-02

Joint Guidance Note covering PCNA and TRF. Useful background for DDR practitioners in terms of their role in wider post conflict stabilisation processes and synergy between DDR and other stabilisation instruments/programmes,

Armed and Aimless: Armed groups, Guns and Human Security in the ECOWAS Region

2020-09-02

This lengthy report is comprehensive study of armed groups and small arms in the ECOWAS region up to early 2005. Part I contains six in-depth studies. Part II consists of a region-wide mapping of armed groups operational at that time in the ECOWAS region.

Listening for Change: Participatory Evaluations of DDR in Mali, Cambodia and Alb

2020-09-02

This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale comparative research project that sought to test the applicability of participatory monitoring and evaluation and its relevance as a methodology in DDR and arms reduction schemes. Mali was one of the focus countries in which the research was conducted.

The Nexus between Social Capital and Reintegration of Ex-combatants: A Case for

2020-09-02

This study argues that in order to achieve successful reintegration of ex-combatants, a community focused approach that generates social capital must be implemented. using a case study from Sierra Leone the relationship between social capital and reintegration is demonstrated.

Interim Stabilization Balancing Security and Development in Post-Conflict Peaceb

2020-09-02

This paper explores the concept of interim stabilisation in the immediate aftermath of conflict. As well as exploring the synergy between SSR and DDR it suggests that in many complex situations there may be a strong case for delaying DDR - arguing that the potential impact of DDR needs to be carefully considered in the early stages of a stabilisation process.

Mano River Union Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Results Framework

2020-09-02

Presentation of framework for interventions by USAID's West African Regional Program (WARP) in the areas of cross-border/sub-regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding in the Mano River Union (MRU) including Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia

Conflict Dynamics in West Africa: Background Analysis for the UK Government's Af

2020-09-02

Discusses conflict dynamics in West Africa, examining the structural causes and triggers of conflict, as well as key actors and their interests, and makes recommendations on regional approaches required

Protocol to the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism

2020-09-02

To facilitate the timely exchange and sharing of information on terrorist groups and activities at the regional, continental and international levels, including the cooperation of States for suppressing the financing of terrorism

Second International conference on DRR in Africa, Kinshasa DRC “Combatants on

2020-09-01

Report of the 2007 DDR Conference in Kinshasa. Report attempts to define and describe how and why individuals become COFS and potential options for intervention.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Peace Operations with the Norwegian Institute of In

2020-09-01

Report of a workshop organized by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and the International Peace Institute (IPI) on the “Monitoring and Evaluation of

Whose Justice? Perceptions of Uganda's Amnesty Act 2000: The Potential for Confl

2020-09-01

Report analyses the process of amnesty as characterized in Uganda’s Amnesty Act 2000 primarily from the perspective of those who experienced the process first hand – either as combatants or as community members. Specific focus is on the issue of reintegration of ex-combatants and their acceptance, or non-acceptance, within the communities and the role of locally developed transitional justice mechanisms.

What the Fighters Say. A Survey of Ex-Combatants in Sierra Leone

2020-09-01

Describes the initial findings of a survey of a representative sample of 1043 combatants from Sierra Leone's civil war, presents information on the demographic profile of the combatant population, their motivations for joining and incentives for staying within the different factions, and their attitudes about the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process

African Union Policy on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development

2020-09-01

Copy of this document adopted by member states in July 2006. Article 25 gives specific reference to the need for DDR programmes to support post conflict reconstruction and development efforts.