Latest Documents

Practice Note - DDR of Ex- Combatants

2020-07-23

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.

Identifying lessons from DDR experiences in Africa

2020-07-22

Report on August 2004 Accra workshop on DDR Presentations covered trends in DDR, relationships with PSO, planning, and coordination, and working with special groups. Includes an analysis of issues related to Dealing with Commanders and the role of DDR within wider post-conflict recovery frameworks. Examples are drawn from a number of countries.

Reintegrating Ex-Combatants in Post-Conflict Societies

2020-07-22

A 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 of security and political environments in which DDR (or components of it) might be implemented.

National Program on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (PNDDR)

2014-08-15

National Programme Plan, DRC

When Do Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Programmes Succeed?

2014-07-27

Offers a multi-dimensional perspective on DDR and attempts to identify the key factors contributing to their success or failure. Comments on the importance of political context - arguing that there is little evidence that DDR can have an impact in the absence of the termination of the conflict, the importance of institutional arrangements, and program sequencing.

Public Attitudes towards the Security and Justice Sectors in Libya

2013-09-02

This report explores public attitudes towards security and justice actors in Libya in 2013. It provides a useful example of the detailed exploration of public perceptions towards armed groups and their views on the challenges of dealing with them - including their reintegration into formal structures of disbandment.

UN Regional Strategy to Address the Threat & the impact of the Activities of the

2013-08-15

Provides an overview of the strategy, highlights priorities within the five strategic areas of intervention and specifies roles. and responsibilities for implementation.

Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Programme

2013-08-15

This report covers main activities of the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission for 2013 calendar year.

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.

AU DDR Document 1

2013-03-06

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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.

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.

Improving Security in Violent Conflict Settings: Security & Justice Thematic Pap

2011-09-02

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.

DDR in the Democratic Republic of Congo: An Overview

2011-08-20

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

The Role of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Programs in Post-Confl

2011-08-15

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.

Reintegrating ex-combatants in the Great Lakes region - Lessons learned

2011-08-13

This wide ranging report is built around an in depth and complex analysis of three DDR processes in: the Central African Republic (CAR), the Republic of Congo and Liberia. It explores issues related to all three main aspects of DDR and, in particular, has a useful analysis on issues related to weapons collection and the provision of reintegration support.

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

2010-09-03

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

Stabilisation Issues Note Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration (DDR)

2010-08-15

Basic definitions and background - but provides useful checklist/guidance on issues to consider when determining whether DDR or other responses are appropriate in specific types of situation

Second Generation Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Practices

2010-08-15

This document explores key aspects of planning and implementation of DDR in increasingly complex environments identifying key challenges and potential policy and programming options. Thematic areas covered include the role of community based programmes, commander incentive programmes, at risk youth programmes and alternative approaches to weapons collection and management.

South Sudan DDR Programme Review Report

2010-08-14

This review of DDR interventions in South Sudan highlights and explores issues related to national frameworks and ownership and some of the challenges associated with this