Resources

Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a

2020-09-03

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

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Challenges of Peace Implementation in Cote d'Ivoire

2020-09-03

Report on the proceedings of an international experts’ workshop, with, the theme “Challenges of Implementation in Cote d’Ivoire”, held at the Kofi Annan International peace keeping Training Centre, from 31 May to 2nd June 2004. Chapter VI discusses progress with DDR highlighting challenges with programme linkages to politocal committments and processes

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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.

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Behind the Violence

2020-09-03

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

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Social Development Notes: Conlfict Crime and Violence -DDR

2020-09-03

Brief guide on DDR for Bank staff

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.