Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration of Ex Combatants in - Afric

This book critically examines the approaches to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants programming in Africa.

List of contents

Part I: Conceptual and Contextual Background

1. Introduction: DDR in Theory and Practice in Africa and Beyond: Emerging Trends and Frameworks
Ibrahim Bangura


2. Lessons from the African Union's Engagement on DDR in Africa
Augustine Owusu, Rhoda Mwende Kiilu and Shreya Paudel
Part II: Concepts, Contexts and Themes


3. Linking Transitional Justice and Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration in Africa: A Practical Analysis
Mohamed Suma


4. Release and Reintegration of Children Formerly Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups in Africa: A Critical Reflection
Fatuma Ibrahim


5. Lessons Learned and Promising Approaches to Gender-Responsive DDR Programming in Africa
Luisa Maria Dietrich Ortega


6. Emerging Trends: DDR and Countering Violent Extremism in Africa
Ibrahim Bangura and Henry Mbawa
Part III: Contextual Case Studies


7. A Narrow and Uncertain Path: Operation Safe Corridor and the Defectors Programme in Northeast Nigeria
Usman Tar and Sasilkar Banu


8. Innovations to DDR to address the Identity-Based Violent Conflicts and Stabilise Combatants of Central African Republic
Irma Specht


9. Release and reintegration of the children of the White Army of South Sudan: Cultural Realities versus DDR Programming
Irma Specht


10. Connecting the Dots: DDR, Economic Recovery and Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Mark van Dorp


11. Somalia: Towards a Fourth Generation DDR?
Mohamed Gibril Sesay


12. Incomplete Disarmament, Demobilisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DDRR): A Prescription for Prolonged Fragility in Liberia
Raphaela Tabea Kormoll and T. Debey Sayndee


13. Interrogating DDR and Peacebuilding Experience in Post-War Sierra Leone
Henry Mbawa


14. A Contextual and Intersectional Analysis of Ex-Combatant Reintegration: The Case of Burundi
Élise Féron


15. From Combatants to Civilians: A Never-Ending Transition in Zimbabwe
Godfrey Maringira; Edmore Chitukutuku and Simbarashe Gukurume


16. When Ex-Combatants Return to Violent Townships: Expectations and Masculinities Among Azania People's Liberation Army in South Africa
Godfrey Maringira, Simbarashe Gukurume and Malose Langa

Part V Drawing Conclusions


17. Conclusion: Looking to the Future: DDR, Stabilisation and Peacebuilding in Africa Ibrahim Bangura

About the author

Ibrahim Bangura is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, Sierra Leone, and is a senior partner of Transition International, Netherlands.

Summary

This book critically examines the approaches to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants programming in Africa.

Product details

• Authors: Ibrahim Bangura
• Assisted by: Ibrahim Bangura (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032487793
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248779-3
• No. of pages: 282
• Series: Routledge Studies in Peace, Conflict and Security in Africa
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Sociology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, Warfare & defence, Terrorism, armed struggle, Regional Studies, Comparative Politics, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Regional / International studies, Warfare and defence, Development Studies, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies