Latest Documents
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May 01, 2026Conflict Dynamics in West Africa: Background Analysis for the UK Government's Af
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
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May 01, 2026Protocol to the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism
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
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May 01, 2026Second International conference on DRR in Africa, Kinshasa DRC “Combatants on
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.
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May 01, 2026Monitoring and Evaluation of Peace Operations with the Norwegian Institute of In
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
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May 01, 2026What the Fighters Say. A Survey of Ex-Combatants in Sierra Leone
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
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May 01, 2026African Union Policy on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
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.
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May 01, 2026The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Conflict Prevention Frame
A copy of this comprehensive Framework assented to by member states in 2008. Contains several references to DDR and member states obligations to support DDR programmes and approaches to doing so.
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May 01, 2026Feasibility Study into the Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Unregistered Ex-Com
This Case Study highlights the situation faced by groups of youth excluded from formal DDR processes and the dynamics that ensued. The paper argues the case for flexible and responsive programming that deals with emerging priorities on the ground in order to under stabilisation efforts.
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May 01, 2026Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluatio
This comprehensive end of programme evaluation provides a detailed analysis of all components of the MDRP from design to p[reject implementation modalities. Chapter V (page 43) provides a synthesis of lessons learned and detailed summaries of individual projects are provided within the Annex.
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May 01, 2026Post Conflict Peace Building in Africa: Assessing DDR Process
Report of a workshop held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in 2006 that brought together participants to
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May 01, 2026Developing integrated approaches to post-conflict security and recovery. A case
Report detailing attempts to conduct integrated approaches to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and post conflict security programming in Sudan.
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May 01, 2026Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration
Final report of the Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration - a programme initiated with the aim of proposing ways and means that can contribute to the creation of a predictable framework in which DDR processes could be planned and implemented.
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May 01, 2026Sustaining the Peace in Angola: An Overview of Current Demobilisation, Disarmame
Comprehensive overview and analysis of the DDR process in Angola post 2002. Useful analysis of challenges and opportunities in what was a process with a high degree of political ownership by the Government.
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May 01, 2026Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants: What Role for the European Union?
Policy brief prepared for the European Union outlining challenges and opportunities associated with reintegration. For more useful documents, Check the Website:
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May 01, 2026A Hard Home coming Lessons Learned from the Reception Center Process in Northern
Report examining assumptions and evidence about the needs and experiences of children and adults returning from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and transiting through Reception Centres established to provide initial support and counselling.
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May 01, 2026The importance of a gender perspective to successful disarmament, demobilization
Reviews recent DDR processes, drawing both from conversations with DDR field practitioners and planners working within various UN agencies, and from academic accounts of DDR to argue for increased attention to women role and voice in DDR planning and programming. Considers the role of UNSCR 1325 in taking this forward.
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May 01, 2026Peace as a Disappointment. The Reintegration of Female soldiers in post-conflict
Documentation on the particular challenges faced by female ex-combatants on the continent. Chapter Five highlights key issues and recommendations . Annex A presents a series of individual case examples drawn from Eritrea.
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May 01, 2026Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration in Sierra Leone
Comprehensive case study on DDR in Sierra Leone. Emphasized the need for improved consultation and community involvement, better provision for vulnerable groups and the more effective linkages and promotion of micro and small businesses.
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May 01, 2026Where are Girls? Girls in Fighting Forces in Northern Uganda, Sierra Leone and M
Presents findings from a research study entitled "Girls in Militaries, Paramilitaries, Militias, and Armed Opposition Groups" focused on Uganda, Sierra Leone and Mozambique
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May 01, 2026Reintegration Assistance for Excombatants: Good Practices and lessons for the M
Comprehensive and practical information on lessons learned from the design and implementation of reintegration programmes including models of support for reinsertion, vocational training and programme management. Case studies at Annex C on the Namibian experience of setting up 'development Brigades and institutional structures for DDR in Ethiopia.
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May 01, 2026Beyond Demobilization: Challenges and Opportunities for Security Sector Reform i
Case Study of CAR in 2005 emphasizing the complexities and interrelationship between DDR and SSR efforts.
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May 01, 2026Targeting Multi Country Demobilization and Reintegration Program (MDRP) Assistan
Position paper. Useful exploration of eligibility criteria and approaches for beneficiary targeting.
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May 01, 2026Transitional Justice and DDR. The Case of Rwanda
Part of a series that explores the ways in which DDR programs may contribute to, or hinder, the achievement of justice-related aims. Rwanda case study offers commentary on the role of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the role of the Gacaca (community) courts.
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May 01, 2026Transitional Justice and DDR: The Case of Sierra Leone
Explores the ways in which DDR programs may contribute to, or hinder, the achievement of justice-related aims. Using Sierra Leone as a case study identifies how DDR programs have connected (or failed to connect) with transitional justice and suggests how future programmes might practically establish such links