Latest Documents
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September 19, 2020Diaspora Division factsheetThe African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance”. Through its Citizens and Diaspora Organization (CIDO) the AUC seeks to nurture strategic relationships between the continent’s diaspora and Member States of the African Union. Initiatives to this end will be implemented under the Diaspora Engagement Project.
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September 18, 2020The AU Disability Inclusion GuidelineThe AU Disability Inclusion Guideline for Youth Exchange serves as a working document to assist the AU and its organs in providing equal access to opportunities for all African youth.
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September 18, 2020Sauti صوتي PublicationThe Sauti publication features artworks from young African women, and showcases the linguistic diversity of Africa. #Africayouthlead
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September 12, 2020AU Youth DigestWarm greetings to you youth of Africa and our partners across the continent.
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September 09, 2020ALN Initiative Embedding Nutrition within the Covid-19 Response and Recovery1. Background
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September 08, 2020Health, Nutrition and Population - In Focus, June – August 2020 EditionDepartment of Social Affairs Newsletter
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November 14, 2024Bamako Declaration on an African Common Position on the Illicit Proliferation, C
Policy Framework for the control of SALW
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November 14, 2024Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a
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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November 14, 2024Challenges of Peace Implementation in Cote d'Ivoire
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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November 14, 2024Eritrea’s Economic Survival: Summary Record of Conference Held on 20 April 200
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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November 14, 2024Behind the Violence
A historical overview and analysis of the conflict in Northern Uganda.
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November 14, 2024Social Development Notes: Conlfict Crime and Violence -DDR
Brief guide on DDR for Bank staff
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November 14, 2024The Costs of Violence: Review of the evidence
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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November 14, 2024Social Development Notes: Human Trafficking: A Brief Overview
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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November 14, 2024What Happens to Youth During and After Wars?
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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November 14, 2024Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions into World Bank Lending
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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November 14, 2024Negotiating Post-war Identities Child Soldiers in Mozambique and Angola
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.
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November 14, 2024Priority Plan for Peace Building in the Comoros
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.
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November 14, 2024The African Union Operations in Comoros-MAES and Operations Democracy
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.
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November 14, 2024Frustrations of Regional Peacekeeping: The OAU in Chad, 1977-1982
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.
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November 14, 2024Joint Guidance Note on Integrated Recovery Planning using Post Conflict Needs As
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,
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November 14, 2024Armed and Aimless: Armed groups, Guns and Human Security in the ECOWAS Region
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.
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November 14, 2024Listening for Change: Participatory Evaluations of DDR in Mali, Cambodia and Alb
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.
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November 14, 2024The Nexus between Social Capital and Reintegration of Ex-combatants: A Case for
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.