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Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a

2020-09-03

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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Eritrea’s Economic Survival: Summary Record of Conference Held on 20 April 200

2020-09-03

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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Social Development Notes: Conlfict Crime and Violence -DDR

2020-09-03

Brief guide on DDR for Bank staff

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What Happens to Youth During and After Wars?

2020-09-03

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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Negotiating Post-war Identities Child Soldiers in Mozambique and Angola

2020-09-03

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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Priority Plan for Peace Building in the Comoros

2020-09-03

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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Armed and Aimless: Armed groups, Guns and Human Security in the ECOWAS Region

2020-09-02

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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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.

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The Nexus between Social Capital and Reintegration of Ex-combatants: A Case for

2020-09-02

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.

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Interim Stabilization Balancing Security and Development in Post-Conflict Peaceb

2020-09-02

This paper explores the concept of interim stabilisation in the immediate aftermath of conflict. As well as exploring the synergy between SSR and DDR it suggests that in many complex situations there may be a strong case for delaying DDR - arguing that the potential impact of DDR needs to be carefully considered in the early stages of a stabilisation process.

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Mano River Union Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Results Framework

2020-09-02

Presentation of framework for interventions by USAID's West African Regional Program (WARP) in the areas of cross-border/sub-regional conflict prevention and peacebuilding in the Mano River Union (MRU) including Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia

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What the Fighters Say. A Survey of Ex-Combatants in Sierra Leone

2020-09-01

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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Feasibility Study into the Rehabilitation & Reintegration of Unregistered Ex-Com

2020-09-01

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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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.

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Post Conflict Peace Building in Africa: Assessing DDR Process

2020-09-01

Report of a workshop held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in 2006 that brought together participants to
discuss, compare and assess DDR experiences and identify lessons learned.

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Developing integrated approaches to post-conflict security and recovery. A case

2020-08-20

Report detailing attempts to conduct integrated approaches to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and post conflict security programming in Sudan.

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Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration

2020-08-20

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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Sustaining the Peace in Angola: An Overview of Current Demobilisation, Disarmame

2020-08-20

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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Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants: What Role for the European Union?

2020-08-20

Policy brief prepared for the European Union outlining challenges and opportunities associated with reintegration. For more useful documents, Check the Website:
http://www.international-alert.org/

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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.

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Peace as a Disappointment. The Reintegration of Female soldiers in post-conflict

2020-08-20

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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Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration in Sierra Leone

2020-08-20

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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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.

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Targeting Multi Country Demobilization and Reintegration Program (MDRP) Assistan

2020-08-19

Position paper. Useful exploration of eligibility criteria and approaches for beneficiary targeting.