November 2011- David Baxter and Alexandra Burrall
Ex-Combatants Migration Factors and Links between Migration and DDR Programming

Abstract (PDF 1.1MB)
Full Report - (PDF 2.02MB)
Chapter 1 (PDF 488KB) - Overview
Chapter 2 (PDF 149KB) - Research Methodology
Chapter 3 (PDF 467KB) - Migration & Conflict: Findings from Existing Literature
Chapter 4 (PDF 869KB) - Findings from Field Research
Chapter 5 (PDF 315KB) - Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendices (PDF 162KB)

November 2011- Natacha Lemasle
Advantages and limits of a collective approach to reintegration

Executive Summary - English (PDF 73KB)
Complete Report - French (PDF 5.7MB)

June 2011- Philip Lancaster, Guillaume Lacaille, Ledio Cakaj

Commissioned by the International Working Group on the LRA, this study analyzes the political, historical and military dimensions of the rebel group.
PDF 5.2MB

July 2010 - MDRP Secretariat

The MDRP Secretariat carried out a final review of MDRP results and drew lessons and implications for future programs.
(PDF 1.13MB)

June 2010 - Scanteam

A team of independent consultants carried out a comprehensive evaluation of the MDRP, focusing on DDR results and MDRP key principles of regionality, partnership and national ownership.
(PDF 2.32MB)

September 2009 - The World Bank

Overview of World Bank managed activities in support of demobilization and reintegration (D&R) in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2004 to date.
(PDF 50KB)

Contemporary Security and Development Trends in the Great Lakes Region
Working Paper No.4
(PDF 402 KB) 

Ex-combatants in Burundi:
Why they joined, why they left, how they fared
Working Paper No.3
(PDF 742 KB) 

Beyond Demobilization
Challenges and Opportunities for Security Sector Reform
in the Central African Republic
Working Paper No.2
(PDF 2.09 MB)

Reintegration Assistance for Ex-Combatants:
Good Practices and Lessons for the MDRP
Working Paper No.1
(PDF 1.7 MB)

The End in Sight?
An updated analysis on the opportunities for disarmament and
repatriation of FDLR rebels in the DRC
MDRP Dissemination Note No.6 — August 2009
(PDF 368 KB)

The Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Program:
Reflections on the Reintegration of Ex-Combatants
MDRP Dissemination Note No.5 — September - October 2008
(PDF 250KB)

Central African Republic:
Lessons from a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program
MDRP Dissemination Note No.4 — July - August 2008
(PDF 879 KB)

Psychosocial Issues in the Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants
MDRP Dissemination Note No.3 — June- July 2008
(PDF 249 KB)

The Status of LRA Reporters
MDRP Dissemination Note No. 2 — February - March 2008
(PDF 250 KB)

The Social and Economic Status of Beneficiaries of the Burundi Child Soldier Demobilization, Social Reintegration and Recruitment Prevention Special Project
MDRP Dissemination Note No. 1 — September - October 2007
(PDF 456 KB)

April 2011 - The World Bank

More than 1.5 billion people live in countries affected by violent conflict. The World Development Report 2011: Conflict, Security, and Development examines the changing nature of violence in the 21st century, and underlines the negative impact of repeated cycles of violence on a country or region's development prospects. Preventing violence and building peaceful states that respond to the aspirations of their citizens requires strong leadership and concerted national and international efforts. The Report is based on new research, case studies and extensive consultations with leaders and development practitioners throughout the world.
(PDF 13.9 MB)

May 2010 - Burundi - Reintegrating Ex-Rebels into Civilian Life Study by Columbia and New York Universities

In 2007, during the implementation of a World Bank-financed DDR program in Burundi, a survey team exploited inconsistent timing in the provision of benefits to ex-combatants to measure impacts of those benefits and found notable positive economic impacts, but no impact on ex-combatants’ attitudes toward the state. The authors caution against prevailing assumptions that improving ex-combatants economic wellbeing will improve their disposition towards the state and society.
(PDF 1 MB)