Latest Documents
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May 20, 2026AFNSD: Concept Note
The main purpose of this document is to advocate and sensitize Africa’s Leaders about the essential role that Intra-African Trade can play in facilitating and sustaining Food and Nutrition Security and consequently the socio-economic development of the continent, in light of the upcoming African Food and Nutrition Security Day (AFNSD). It details the rich background of continental nutrition policies, plans and programmes and emphasizes the interrelationships between Trade and Food and Nutrition Security as well as successes accomplished through boosting Trade.
The concept note describes plans for the continental commemoration of the African Food and Nutrition Security Day (AFNSD) with this year’s theme being “Investing in Intra- African Trade for Food and Nutrition Security”. It will also serve as a source of information and working document for programme managers, implementers and local organizing committees in the Ministries of Agriculture, Health, Trade & Industry, Education, Gender, Social Welfare & Protection, Science & Technology, Economic Development & Finance as well as Local Government Offices, all other Government Agencies, Private Sector Organizations, Development partners and CSOs involved in implementing the African Food and Nutrition Security Day (AFNSD). It provides concrete ideas and strategic actions that inform member states’ commemoration of the AFNSD.
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September 10, 2011AFNSD Work Programme
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September 03, 2011Regional Security in the post-Cold War Horn of Africa
Attempts to study the political decision making processes, personalities and historical experiences and to identify issues of intra-state politics and patterns of internal insurgency in the Horn of Africa
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September 03, 2011Social Development Notes: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence in Situat
A summary of the issue of sexual and gender based violence in unstable settings, particularly during and after conflict. Includes discussion of the importance of engaging with armed groups when developing prevention strategies.
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September 03, 2011World Development Report 2011 Security, Conflict and Development
This report comprehensively explores the changing nature of violence in the 21st century. The report draws on comparative analysis to explore how countries might successfully manage to transition away from repetitive violence. There is much that will be of interest to DDR Practitioners.
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September 02, 2011The Post-Amnesty Programme in the Niger Delta: Challenges and Prospects
Critique of the Niger Delta Amnesty process - the paper explores the perceived benefits of the programme (including a rise in oil production and fall in kidnappings) as well as challenges associated with eligibility and exclusion criteria and the impact of perceived benefits to militants on other at risk and vulnerable groups including unemployed youth.
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September 02, 2011Who Owns the Sahara? Old Conflicts, New Menaces: Mali and the Central Sahara bet
Detailed analysis of the background to the Malian conflict from the context of both local dynamics and regional dynamics (including AQIM, organised crime and instability in Libya). Explores in depth the role of ECOWAS and the AU as well as international actors. No specific mention of DDR but highlights the importance of in depth regional and local analysis and cross border responses to tackle issues.
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September 02, 2011Stakeholders of Libya's February 17 Revolution
USIP report analysing armed groups in Libya in late 2011. Document charts rise of divisions amongst revolutionary brigades based on tribe, region and political and religious affiliation.
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September 02, 2011Improving Security in Violent Conflict Settings: Security & Justice Thematic Pap
This comprehensive but succinct report explores issues related to violence and conflict in complex settings , highlighting clearly the blurred lines across which many development and stabilisation programmes have to operate. It contains an in depth analysis of DDR objectives and considers why 'traditional' DDR responses are inadequate / insufficient to deal with many of the situations in which they are often called for.
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September 02, 2011Disarming Youth Combatants: Mitigating Youth Radicalization and Violent Extremis
This article explores the complex push and pull factors behind recruitment and participation in civil conflict (including re-recruitment). It argues that as part of disarming youth combatants, the linkages between reintegration outcomes and possible re-recruitment into radical and extremist
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September 02, 2011Football and Post-War Reintegration: exploring the role of sport in DDR process
Using a case study on Sierra Leone, this paper focuses on the potential role of sports in DDR to determine how ex-youth combatants, camp administrators and caregivers perceive the role and significance of sporting activities in interim care centers (ICCs) or DDR camps.
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September 02, 2011Challenges of Security Sector Governance in francophone West Africa
Provides a useful background and analytical framework that can support the implementation of the ECPF, which has security as one of its key components For further related documents, please follow the link below
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September 02, 2011Ethiopia- Somali Refugee Emergency Update 02 September 2011
Highlights
• Over 13,600 refugees relocated to Hilaweyn camp
• Slight decrease in overall mortality rate, but under 5 mortality rate
remains a concern
• Further nutritional interventions agreed to mitigate severe acute
malnutrition among new arrivals
• Measles & polio vaccination campaign completed in all camps
• Significant improvement in water supply in all camps
• UNHCR essential relief supply arrived in Gode -
August 25, 2011Conference Pledge Breakdown
Please find below the tentative breakdown of pledges made during the Pledging Conference for the Horn of Africa
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August 25, 2011Presentation of the Deputy Chairperson
Presentation of the Deputy Chairperson during the African Union Pledging Conference for the Horn of Africa
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August 25, 2011Conference for the Horn of Africa. Joint AU/FAO/IFAD/WFP Paper
Conference for the Horn of Africa. Joint AU/FAO/IFAD/WFP Paper
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August 25, 2011Conference for the Horn of Africa. Joint AU/FAO/IFAD/WFP Paper
Conference for the Horn of Africa. Joint AU/FAO/IFAD/WFP Paper
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August 20, 2011Bearing witness, Girl Mothers of Gulu District
This case study highlights the reintegration challenges faced by female LRA ex-combatants who had been forcibly recruited by the LRA in northern Uganda and considers the implications for policy and programmes - including for those designing Transitional Justice initiatives.
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August 20, 2011DDR in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Overview
Assess the effectiveness of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo which were carried out under the Multi- Demobilisation and Reintegration programme (MDRP) between 2002 and 2009
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August 20, 2011Moving to Catch up: Migration of Ex-Combatants in Uganda Ex combatants migration
Report analysing mobility and migration among ex-combatants and push and pull factors in the Uganda context - considers implications for policy and programming.
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August 20, 2011Uganda Demobilization and Reintegration Project Beneficiary Assessment
Document reports findings of this project review. Includes a useful description of a four dimensional approach to assessing the success of reintegration efforts exploring factional, political, economic and social dimensions. Explores particular challenges faced be female ex-combatants in social reintegration and factors driving this.
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August 15, 2011The Role of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Programs in Post-Confl
This paper elaborates on the Africa Development Bank’s experience in operations in post conflict environments where DDR is being carried out and linkages to overall planning frameworks and SSR in particular, Case studies drawn from South Sudan, Liberia and DRC. National ownership issues specifically explored.
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August 15, 2011Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) Phase 2 for Northern Uganda
Peace Recovery and Development Plan (II) for Northern Uganda. Includes discussion on issues and planned policy and programme approaches related to the reintegration of ex-combatants and Transitional Justice - highlights challenges faced by female ex-combatants
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August 14, 2011Reintegrating Rebels into Civilian Life
PowerPoint Presentation presenting issues related to methodological approach and key findings related to social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants in Burundi - useful examples of definitional challenges and methods for assessing livelihoods and political reintegration.