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  • Veteran combatants do not fade away: a comparative study on two demobilization a
    December 15, 2024

    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

  • Challenges of Peace Implementation in Cote d'Ivoire
    December 15, 2024

    Report on the proceedings of an international experts’ workshop, with, the theme “Challenges of Implementation in Cote d’Ivoire”, held at the Kofi Annan International peace keeping Training Centre, from 31 May to 2nd June 2004. Chapter VI discusses progress with DDR highlighting challenges with programme linkages to politocal committments and processes

  • The Costs of Violence: Review of the evidence
    December 15, 2024

    A review of studies and methodological approaches that attempt to estimate the cost of violence and conflict and its impact on development resources

  • Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluatio
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • Sustaining the Peace in Angola: An Overview of Current Demobilisation, Disarmame
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • Reintegration Assistance for Excombatants: Good Practices and lessons for the M
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • DDR in Uganda, A Mini Case Study
    December 15, 2024

    This case study on DDR in Uganda was conducted against the backdrop of the ongoing LRA insurgency, at a time when the GoU was conducting a Defence Review with support of donors and when non-formal armed groups were being offered Amnesty and reintegration support. It explores issues around whether effective linkages were developed between DDR efforts, SSR and SALW and the factors underpinning this.

  • DDR 2008. Analysis of World's DDR programmes in 2007
    December 15, 2024

    In depth comparative analysis of 19 DDR programmes in Africa, it covers Angola, Burundi, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Liberia, Niger, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda and Guinea-Bissau. Useful contextual and programme analysis.

  • Reintegration and Long-Term Development: Linkages and Challenges
    December 15, 2024

    Explores the interface between DDR and strategies for post conflict reconstruction and long term development - including Transitional Results Frameworks and Poverty Reduction Strategies etc. Some useful examples of specific reintegration challenges and successes are raised and highlighted.

  • Stockholm Initiative on Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration: Testing the Pr
    December 15, 2024

    Report emanating out of a series of roundtable discussions. Emphasizes the importance of understanding and analyzing the political and conflict dynamics in which DDR will be implemented and the need to establish linkages between DDR and wider SSR efforts. Useful commentary on the negative impacts of weapons buy back programmes in West Africa and innovative approaches to disarmament in Sudan.

  • Concepts and Experiences of Demobilisiation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants:
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR): Conceptual approaches, spec
    December 15, 2024

    Lengthy document that identifies and describes in detail the evolution of DDR programmes and considers its practice and its application in different political and security contexts. Contains useful commentary and analysis on implications of regional/cross border conflict on DDR programming and relationship between DDR and post conflict justice approaches.

  • World Bank Pension Reform Primer: Pensions and Other Compensation in Post Confli
    December 15, 2024

    Useful policy brief that explores the challenges of considering benefits and pensions when dealing with the support of "veterans" in the aftermath of conflict. Discusses linkages between military pensions reform and DDR benefits and programmes and eligibility criteria. Examples drawn from a number of countries. A Table at the end of the document provides a useful summary of key lessons learned (page 8-9)

  • Case Studies in War-to-Peace Transition
    December 15, 2024

    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.

  • DDR 20 Years Later: Historical Review of the Long-term Impact of Post-independen
    August 14, 2013

    Historical review and analysis of the long-term impact of DDR in several Southern African countries - draws a useful distinction between DDR associated with end of armed conflict and military downsizing as part of broader PFM /SSR processes. Key findings and lessons learned usefully summarised at end of the document (page 31-33).

  • Post-war moral communities in Somalia and Nepal: Gendered practices of exclusion
    September 03, 2012

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

  • Muilt- Country Demobilisation and Reintegration Program: End of Program Evaluati
    September 03, 2010

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

  • Stabilisation Issues Note Disarmament Demobilisation Reintegration (DDR)
    August 15, 2010

    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