Latest Documents

Listening for Change: Participatory Evaluations of DDR in Mali, Cambodia and Alb

2020-09-02

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.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Peace Operations with the Norwegian Institute of In

2020-09-01

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

Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluatio

2020-09-01

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.

A Hard Home coming Lessons Learned from the Reception Center Process in Northern

2020-08-20

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.

Reintegration Assistance for Excombatants: Good Practices and lessons for the M

2020-08-20

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.

The R-Phase of Reintegration; An Overview of key lessons learned and Practical E

2020-08-17

The paper aims to map key lessons learned and practical experiences of DDR processes. It specifically focuses on reintegration an explores issues related to urban and rural reintegration, cash benefits, sequencing and national ownership. Useful discussion on Evaluation of DDR Programmes (Section 3.7)

Concepts and Experiences of Demobilisiation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants:

2020-08-15

Provides a systematic overview of individual stages and components of classic and linear DDR programs and issues that need to be considered by programme planners and implementers. Annex 4.2. (page 54 onwards) provides summary profiles of GTZ experiences in a number of countries up to 1996.

Assistance to War Wounded Combatants and Individuals Associated with Fighting Fo

2020-08-14

Reviews and assesses support provided to XCs with disabilities in a number of African DDR programmes - including approaches to categorization of disability and intervention models. Comparative analysis drawn from programmes in Ethiopia, Liberia, Eritrea, Angola, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe in particular. Conclusion and recommendations start on p.29.

DDR of Ex-Combatants in a Peacekeeping Environment

2020-08-13

Guidelines for policy and practice of DDR within a PSO - covering approaches, main issues, procedures, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Section 6 (starting on p.81) covers procedures for demobilization and reintegration and includes procedures for encampment, weapons decommissioning etc.

Case Studies in War-to-Peace Transition

2020-08-13

Lengthy document structured around three case studies from Ethiopia, Namibia and Uganda. Comprehensive analysis of each including exploration of the political, security and social contexts, programme design and resourcing, institutional arrangements and assessment of impact.

Practice Note - DDR of Ex- Combatants

2020-08-13

Although heavily focused on DDR interventions running alongside Peace Support Operations the document provides comprehensive (if now somewhat dated) practical guidance for DDR policy makers and practitioners covering all aspects of DDR programming. Explores linkages with SSR, national ownership, interrelationship between reintegration and work with IDP's and other conflict affected groups.

Security in post-conflict contexts: What counts as progress and what drives it?

2014-09-02

This paper seeks to explore the issue as to how security and stabilisation programmes measure and attribute progress in what are often complex and non linear environments. Section 3.3 specifically highlights and considers DDR.

Designing Community Driven Development in Fragile and conflict Affected Situati

2013-09-03

Summary of a broader stock taking study that was part of an overall an overall effort to develop a toolkit for designing Community Driven Development (CDD) operations in fragile and conflict affected situations.

How -to Guide Gender-Responsive Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration

2013-07-28

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to practically translate gender considerations into DDR programming - contains a useful toolkit and resources including checklists, mechanisms for mapping personnel gender competencies, and approaches for ensuring M&E frameworks are gender-sensitive.

The War Within: A Critical Examination of Psychosocial Issues and Interventions

2013-05-05

Explores a variety of psychosocial issues impacting ex-combatants and communities and outlines recommendations for improving psychosocial support in future DDR programming. Case studies presented from Rwanda and Somaliland

Final Evaluation of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Programme Ind

2013-03-03

Presents the findings, lessons learned, and recommendations of the final evaluation of the CPA DDR implementation in Sudan and South Sudan (2009-2012). Includes an exploration of linkages with wider recovery frameworks and individual program components. Comments on issues related to national ownership.

Impact Assessment of Health insurance, housing, monthly allowances and other ent

2012-08-20

Review of support provided in Rwanda to disabled ex-combatants where a specific and comprehensive programme of benefits were pit in place to assist their reintegration - including health, social and subsistence support. Useful description (Section 5.1.2.) of approach put in place to screen and categorize levels of disability and link these to benefits and support.

Evaluation of Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Programm

2012-08-20

Assessment of the Sudan DDR Programme (SDDRP) reintegration (R) Intervention in terms of its contribution to facilitating transition and integration of ex combatants.

From Civilians to Soldiers and from Soldiers to Civilians, Mobilization and Demo

2012-08-20

This documents aims to provide a complex and in depth analysis of mobilization processes in armed groups and the dynamics that affect individual involvement in armed groups. It argues that there is a need to move beyond technical discussions on DDR and that programming should be better informed by an analysis of the dynamics of post-conflict security and how stakeholders can influence and impact on these.

A Framework Document for Evidence-Based Programme Design on Reintegration

2012-07-28

Explores and presents a conceptual framework for working with evidence in the design of reintegration programs to support efforts towards greater local impact at field level.

Moving to Catch up: Migration of Ex-Combatants in Uganda Ex combatants migration

2011-08-20

Report analysing mobility and migration among ex-combatants and push and pull factors in the Uganda context - considers implications for policy and programming.

Uganda Demobilization and Reintegration Project Beneficiary Assessment

2011-08-20

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.

Reintegrating Rebels into Civilian Life

2011-08-14

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.

Muilt- Country Demobilisation and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluati

2010-09-03

End of project review for this ;athe multi-country DDR programme