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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.

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National Program on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (PNDDR)

2014-08-15

National Programme Plan, DRC

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A Study of Gender, Masculinities and Reintegration of Former Combatants in Rwand

2014-08-03

This study aims to understand male ex-combatants practices and attitudes as they relate to gender equality, and the impact on men of participation in collective violence and armed groups, with a specific focus on the effects of demobilization and reintegration programming on gender dynamics and male identity construction.

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Gender and State Building in Fragile and Conflict Affected States

2013-09-03

An Overview of key issues challenges and opportunities for integrating Gender perspectives within FCAS programming. There is much in the report that will be of interest to DDR Practitioners - including a description of the importance of understanding the different experiences and perceptions of men and women about violence.

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republi

2013-08-20

In depth analysis of SGBV in Kivu - includes an attempt to examine and explore factors that made SGBV more likely. Includes (page 65)a series recommendations for future programmes and interventions

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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.

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Border community security Mano River Union region

2013-08-15

Analysis of Cross Border dynamics and localised conflicts in Mano River Region. Includes discussion on implications for DDR approaches and initiatives. Challenges identified include the tendency for DDR programmes to have national rather than regional focus - despite conflict dynamics being regional in nature - and the need for more attention to youth employment issues.

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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.

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Post-war moral communities in Somalia and Nepal: Gendered practices of exclusion

2012-09-03

This report Forms part of the International Research Group on Reintegrations effort to bring new research based evidence on reintegration processes.

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The drivers of reporter reintegration in Northern Uganda

2012-08-14

This study carried out amongst LRA ex-combatants analyzes the drivers of reintegration of XCs in Northern Uganda - including those directly and indirectly linked to the DDR process. It highlights the importance of kinship networks as one of the main drivers of reintegration and challenges faced by female ex-combatants

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Social Development Notes: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence in Situat

2011-09-03

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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Football and Post-War Reintegration: exploring the role of sport in DDR process

2011-09-02

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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Bearing witness, Girl Mothers of Gulu District

2011-08-20

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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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

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Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) Phase 2 for Northern Uganda

2011-08-15

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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Forced Migration Review. HIV/AIDS, Security and Conflict: Making the Connections

2010-09-01

This collection of articles explores the interconnections between conflict and HIV/AIDS -and includes specific analysis of the role of combatants/ex combatants in transmission (article 12) as well as potential opportunities for using DDR programmes as entry points for prevention activities (article 14).

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Changing Fortunes: Women's Economic Opportunities in Post-War Northern Uganda

2010-08-20

Forms part of a wider comparative study on women's political participation in countries emerging from conflict undertaken in the Great Lakes region by International Alert, together with the East African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) For more useful docum

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DDR in peace operations; a retrospective

2010-08-15

This Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration retrospective is intended to increase awareness of the role of DDR in past and current peace operations, as well as highlight emerging practices - some useful case examples of reintegration support drawn from Cote D Ivoire, and DRC and of women's involvement in DDR programme messaging drawn from Sudan

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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

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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.

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Project Implementation Manual for Second Emergency Demobilisation and Reintegrat

2010-08-15

Project Implementation Manual for the Second Emergency Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme in Rwanda. Contains particularly useful information on approaches to targeting and mechanisms for the provision of support to disabled ex-combatants and others with Special Needs using Vulnerability Support Window as a delivery model

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Socio-Economic Reintegration of Ex-Combatants

2010-08-13

Guidelines focusing on social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants. Includes substantial analysis of approaches for dealing with Special Needs Groups including women, children, youth, people with disabilities and people living with HIV/AIDS. The template for a mapping and economic analysis of the labour market may be of particular interest and value.

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Connecting Community Security and DDR: Experiences from Eastern DRC

2010-08-03

This report is based on 11 weeks of field research in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2009. Its aim is to connect community security and Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programs in a context-specific way. The collected perceptions are analyzed in the discussion aiming towards practical recommendations for DDR programmers, the international community, and local initiatives involved in DDR processes.

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Community-Based Reintegration of War-Affected Young Mothers: Participatory Actio

2010-07-28

The report describes a community-based participatory action research (PAR) project involving approximately 658 young mothers in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Northern Uganda. Authors sought to understand reintegration from the young mothers’ perspectives, learning from them about what constitutes successful reintegration for themselves and their children. Includes a summary of key findings and recommendations.