Resources
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juin 16, 2026
Conference report from the Carlton Beach II Conference (2007): "From Rebel to Taxpayer? Working together for successful DDR". Explores a range of issues related to all stages of DDR including its role in underpinning wider peace and recovery frameworks and associated challenges with reintegration targeting and assistance.
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juin 16, 2026
Report of a study conducted to measure PTSD and depression amongst the conflict affected population in Juba, South Sudan. High levels pf mental distress were found amongst ex-combatants and the report includes recommendations for increasing access to social and psychological assistance and services.
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juin 16, 2026
Review of several DDR programs exploring three main challenges and issues (security, social tensions and marginalization) identifies lessons learned and best practices. Includes useful discussion and comparative analysis of issues related to national ownership and different types security and political environments in which DDR (or components of it) might be implemented.
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août 12, 2020
Since the last brief (14 July 2020), 1,577,909 new confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 37,039 new deaths have been reported globally. To date, a total of 14,363,960 COVID-19 cases and 603,943 (CFR: 4.2%) related deaths have been reported from 215
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août 06, 2020
SIFA Newsletter Édition spéciale 02-2020
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août 05, 2020
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août 05, 2020
This newsletter highlights events held on the sidelines and during the 33rd Ordinary Summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020, where the AU theme of the year - “Silencing the guns: creating conducive conditions for Africa’s development”, was formally launched.
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juin 16, 2026
From October 31 to November 2, 2005, the World Bank/MDRP Secretariat and UNIFEM held a consultation workshop aimed at strengthening gender in the MDRP national programs. Includes an analysis of the situation faced in each country and recommendations for gender mainstreaming.
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juin 16, 2026
This document is a synthesis of Lessons Learned following program interventions with child soldiers in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone and contains recommendations on how to avoid re-recruitment, ensure personnel is better able to respond to children's needs and how their reintegration needs may be more effectively addressed.
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juin 16, 2026
Document is intended to act as a guide for those preparing proposals for CIDA to assist with the reintegration of child soldiers. Included here as it provides in clear format an explanation of legal considerations (based on international standards) and a series of matrices related to risk analysis and best practice that may be of value to practitioners.