Identification des [e\rons times des expl!iriences DDR en Afrique v

The document analyzes the evolution of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs in Africa, noting a shift from vague mandates in the late 1990s to highly specific programs by 2004. It emphasizes that DDR must be a voluntary process integrated into a broader national recovery framework, rather than a standalone social driver for peace. Key challenges identified include the 'quantitative' focus on counting soldiers versus the 'qualitative' need to reverse military indoctrination, the risk of DDR becoming a profit-making venture for ex-combatants, and the difficulty of accurate combatant identification. The report recommends a human-rights-based approach to DDR, better cross-border coordination to prevent combatants from moving between conflicts, and the use of strategic communication, particularly radio, to manage public expectations and support reconciliation.

• DDR processes can be exploited as a means of financial gain, with reports of ex-combatants in West Africa cycling through demobilization centers multiple times to collect reintegration allowances.
• The identification of combatants remains a significant challenge because missions often rely on lists provided by armed group commanders, which are frequently contradictory and used to exploit the system.
• Effective DDR requires a sub-regional approach in areas like West Africa to address the movement of combatants between different conflicts and to coordinate with other UN projects.
• Reintegration is the most difficult phase of DDR and must be adapted to the specific economic and cultural context of the country to avoid creating a surplus of artisans or entrepreneurs without a viable market.

APA

Meek, S., & Malan, M. (n.d.). Identification des [e\rons times des expl!iriences DDR en Afrique v. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/Mono106Part1.pdf

Chicago

Meek, Sarah, and Mark Malan. Identification des [e\rons times des expl!iriences DDR en Afrique v. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/Mono106Part1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{meekndidentification, author = {Meek, Sarah and Malan, Mark}, title = {{Identification des [e\textbackslash\{\}rons times des expl!iriences DDR en Afrique v}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/Mono106Part1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }