Meanwhile, it remains unclear as to what extent insights derived from case. This report discusses how the natural resources sector can. The peace agreement leadingup from ceasefire agreement after the end of conflict situations is not sufficient enough to. These countries used the fledgling concept of disarmament, demobilization. The peace agreement leadingup from ceasefire agreement after the end of conflict. It is clear that ddr has become part and parcel of peace processes and peacekeeping operations. Through a process of removing weapons from the hands of members of armed groups, taking these combatants out of their groups and helping them to reintegrate as civilians into society, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration seeks to support excombatants and those associated with armed groups, so that they can become active participants in the peace process. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr is a process that contributes to security and stability by disarming combatants, removing them from military structures, and socially and economically integrating them into society. Steps to download free ebook to an ereader navigate to this page with your smart phone or tablet. The operational guide was produced by the interagency working group on ddr iawg ddr. Disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, repatriation and resettlement ddrrr in zimbabwe, namibia and south africa. So far more than 51,000 persons from illegal armed groups have demobilized, albeit while not yet having. Importance of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr in post conflict peacebuilding by adinoyi a. Best practices for successful disarmament, demobilization.
United nations disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr sections 1 across the world are increasingly required to operate in complex environments, characterized by political. Pdf women and girls and disarmament, demobilization and. The operational guide to the integrated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration standards iddrsis intended to help users find their way through the iddrs document by briefly explaining the key guidance contained in each iddrs document module. But ddr in practice has generated more questions than answers. Dozens of ddr activities have taken place since the 1990s. Social and psychological transformation in sierra leone. For decades, national and international actors have used programs for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr of combatants as standardized key elements of peace operations, with the aim of controlling violence and avoiding the resurgence of armed conflict. Armed groups a group that has the potential to employ arms in the use of force to achieve political, ideological or economic objectives, is not within the formal military. Ddr programmes have in the last two decades warranted significant attention, a function of the rise in numbers of ddr operations worldwide as well as an expanded and more sustained involvement of the. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration ddr. The lessons learned unit of the department of peacekeeping operations conducted its study of united nations experiences in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in a peacekeeping environment with the aim of providing a coherent framework of. The purpose of this study is to analyse the reasons why the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration ddr of exbelligerents has characteristically been so problematic to achieve in societies emerging from years of armed conflict.
Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr is a critical element of post conflict peace building pcpb. View disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration research papers on academia. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration ddr 2010 a retrospective look at this crucial peacekeeping issue. Research on the subject matter is thriving, and is rich with valuable insights and anecdotes. The interagency working group iawg on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr of excombatants held a workshop in stockholm, from 17 to 19 october 2017 on the revision of the integrated ddr standards iddrs. In these camps, excombatants are also provided food, shelter, medical attention, basic education, and orientation to civilian life. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration research. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration is the process of. The national committee for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ncddr was created in september 1998 with the daunting task of restoring peace in sierra leone, a country just emerging. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration youtube.
The cartagena contribution to disarmament, demobilization. Might be able to extrapolate to child soldiers since often these children are taken when they are very young williamson, john. The cartagena contribution to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Gender and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Julius 1 abstract disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr is a critical element of post conflict peace building pcpb. Second generation disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr practices in peace operations. While the objectives of ddr are broad, it must be carefully planned and executed to enhance security, support development, reduce government expenditures, and remove impediments to democracy. In february 2012, the african union commission, through the peace and security department psd, initiated the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration capacity program ddrcp by holding a consultation seminar on ddr with the regional economic communities recs and regional mechanisms for conflict prevention, management and resolution rms. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration wikipedia.
Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration standards. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration compendium of projects 20102017 xi definitions1 armed forces the military organization of a state with a legal basis and supporting institutional infrastructure. It made no mention of demobilization or reintegration. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ddr programs. Differences among designs and designers of these subregional postconflict cases are well known. Demilitarizing official and unofficial armed groups by controlling and reducing the possession and use of arms, disbanding nonstate armed groups, and reducing the size of state security services, and. The success or failure of this endeavour directly affects the longterm peacebuilding prospects for. A framework for lasting disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former combatants in crisis situations. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration ddr of former fighters is a wellestablished feature of the peace and security architecture. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration united. Kaikai, are the successful completion of the disarmament and demobilization process and various reintegration opportunities.
A framework for lasting disarmament, demobilization, and. Ddr disarmament, demobilization and reintegration broadly refers to the process by which combatants become civilians and military assets are transformed to benefit civilian economy, society and infrastructure. Check that your device has an ereader application, such as. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration the. Generally, ddr processes occur at the end of an armed conflict when the government forces need to be downsized to peacetime levels and armed groups, with. Other ddr programmes that would benefit from the donor funds, says dr. To be sure, even that phrase acknowledges the importance of disarmament, and a commitment to verifiable disarmament was a central feature of making peace in. In colombia, we opted for confronting violence without violating the principles of democracy in a way which has yielded important results. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration english abstract. However, the project was interrupted from time to time, and the baseline study reveals that even if the security situation improved in the last 8 months, it is still very fragile and there is little information shared with the population around ddrr disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation.
Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration unoau. Does the approach work, contributing to postconflict stabilization and the reintegration of former combatants. Assisting former combatants to reintegrate into civilian life. The peace agreement leadingup from ceasefire agreement after the end of. Challenges to disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration. A practical overview peace operations training institute x. Best practices for successful disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration this paper identifies and discusses best practices for successful disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration ddr of former combatants in intrastate military conflicts and civil wars, which is a vital component of achieving peace among warring factions. The note presents research findings on fundamental issues effects of ddr, the interaction between ddr programmes and postwar politics, organisational issues sequencing, pro. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration programs. Of course, there can be no substitute for national leadership and the political commitment of.
Nathalie duclos about ddr policies disarmament, demobilization and reintegration duration. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, or ddr, has been widely advocated for decades as an essential component of postconflict peacebuilding. Peacebuilding, especially in the form of practical disarmament, needs to continue for a long time after formal demobilization and reintegration processes come to an end. The process of disarmament, demobilization, reinsertion and reintegration ddrr of former combatants plays a critical role in transitions from war to peace. Postconflict disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration ddr of former combatants in angola, mozambique, namibia, south africa, and zimbabwe aimed at addressing problems of postconflict peace building. Successful disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of excombatants is essential for this transition. Course on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. The national committee for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration ncddr was created in september 1998 with the daunting task of restoring peace in. When do disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes succeed.
The list of abbreviations related to ddr disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Launched in october 2016, the iddrs provide guidance for ddr activities in the field. Tracer study and followup assessment of the reintegration component of sierra leones disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration program. The end of the cold war was a contributing factor to the end of many intrastate conflicts in latin.
Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration in south. Rethinking disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Demobilization and reintegration macartan humphreys. This checklist is therefore intended to assist planners in designing and implementing both. Focuses on perceptions, emotions, and strategies for reintegration. Experience shows that excombatants need social and economic incentives to permanently lay down their weapons.