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The News & Noteworthy archives are organized chronologically, starting with the most recent.

N&N - August 20th, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 7 -Closing a Partnership and Looking ForwardClosing a Partnership and Looking Forward
What is happening now that the MDRP has closed?
(Eng-PDF 161KB)
(Fr-PDF 157KB)
N&N - July 10th, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 6 - New Guidelines Promote the Inclusion of HIV/AIDS Activities in DDR Programs 
 New Guidelines Promote the Inclusion of HIV/AIDS Activities in DDR Programs.
A new publication from the MDRP provides practical advice for incorporating HIV/AIDS activities into demobilization, reinsertion and reintegration programs for ex-combatants.
(Eng-PDF 161KB)
(Fr-PDF 157KB)
N&N - May 14th, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo - Training in Trauma Counseling to Support Victims of Gender-Based Violence Democratic Republic of Congo
Training in Trauma Counseling to Support Victims of Gender-Based Violence
The Learning for Equality, Access and Peace (LEAP) program is funding a small training course in the treatment of trauma-related disorders for victims of gender based violence.
(Eng-PDF 135KB)
(Fr-PDF 137KB)
N&N - April 1st, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 4 - Republic of Congo - Disabled ex-combatants receive 
artificial limbs thanks to PNDDRRepublic of Congo
Disabled ex-combatants receive artificial limbs thanks to PNDDR
The national program for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration supports 37 disabled ex-combatants and gives them back mobility and a sense of hope.
(Eng-PDF 195KB)
(Fr-PDF 192KB)
N&N - March 16, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 3 - MDRP partners gather for the last time at the World BankMDRP partners gather for the last time at the World Bank
The 7-year old Multi-country Demobilization and Reintegration Program will close in June 2009. During their last annual meetings, MDRP partners discussed final progress and shared important lessons acquired over the course of the program.
(Eng-PDF 754KB)
(Fr-PDF 751KB)
N&N - January 16, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 1 - Biometrics in the bushBiometrics in the bush
In remote areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where roads and running water are scarce or simply non existent, a sophisticated technology is being used to identify ex-combatants.
(Eng-PDF 427KB)
(Fr-PDF 508KB)
N&N - January 14, 2009
MDRP - news & noteworthy 2 - Eastern DRC: What is happening? An Interview with Phil Maughan
Eastern DRC: What is happening? An Interview with Phil Maughan
Phil Maughan, an MDRP consultant recently carried out a mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo to follow up on the current situation in the east and presented his findings and impressions in an interview with Chantal Rigaud, Communications Associate in the Secretariat..
(Eng-PDF 266KB)
(Fr-PDF 267KB)
N&N - November 21, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 11 - Profile of Harald Hinkel, 
Sr. Social Development SpecialistProfile of Harald Hinkel, Sr. Social Development Specialist
(Eng-PDF 805KB)
(Fr-PDF 791KB)
N&N - October 24, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 10 - In DRC, MDRP helps female ex-combatants regain a livelihood In DRC, MDRP helps female ex-combatants regain a livelihood
(Eng-PDF 111KB)
(Fr-PDF 118KB)

N&N - September 12, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 9 - In Uganda, new $2.85 million grant supports demobilization and reinsertion of over 28,000 reporters In Uganda, new $2.85 million grant supports demobilization and reinsertion of over 28,000 reporters
(Eng-PDF 109KB)
(Fr-PDF 110KB)

N&N - July 30, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 8 - Succeeding in Economic Reintegration: a Burundian Ex-Combatant Story Peace in the Pool province: Ninja ex-combatants agree to participate in DDR process - Republic of Congo
(Eng-PDF 115KB)
(Fr-PDF 116KB)

N&N - July 19, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 7 - Succeeding in Economic Reintegration: a Burundian Ex-Combatant Story Succeeding in Economic Reintegration: a Burundian Ex-Combatant Story
(Eng-PDF 115KB)
(Fr-PDF 116KB)

N&N - April 24, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 6 - African Development Bank Representative, Ginette Nzau-Muteta, Speaks on the Significance of its Pledge to the MDRP African Development Bank Representative, Ginette Nzau-Muteta, Speaks on the Significance of its Pledge to the MDRP
(Eng-PDF 155KB)
(Fr-PDF 158KB)

N&N - April 8, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 5 - A Day-long Exchange of Experiences and Lessons Learned Among Implementing Partners in Burundi A Day-long Exchange of Experiences and Lessons Learned Among Implementing Partners in Burundi
(Eng-PDF 159KB)
(Fr-PDF 164KB)

Press Release - Republic of Congo, Brazzaville - March 22, 2008
MDRP - Press Release - Republic of Congo, Brazzaville Delegates from around the Republic of Congo to discuss conflict prevention and resolution issue
(Eng-PDF 275KB)
(Fr-PDF 289KB)

N&N - March 7, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 4 - The Angolan Reintegration Strategy: an interview with General Antonio Francisco de Andrade, Director General, IRSEM, Angola The Angolan Reintegration Strategy: an interview with General Antonio Francisco de Andrade, Director General, IRSEM, Angola
(Eng-PDF 275KB)
(Fr-PDF 289KB)(Pt-PDF 275KB)

N&N - January 28, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 2 - Association of Demobilized Women Ex-combatants Improves Community Reintegration Association of Demobilized Women Ex-combatants Improves Community Reintegration
(Eng-PDF 145KB)
(Fr-PDF 146KB)

N&N - January 10, 2008
MDRP - news & noteworthy 1 - Rwandan Ex-combatants Succeed in Bakery Project Rwandan Ex-combatants Succeed in Bakery Project
(Eng-PDF 175KB)
(Fr-PDF 175KB)

N&N - December 18, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 17 - MDRP Partners and Stakeholders discuss the future of DDR in Central Africa  MDRP Partners and Stakeholders discuss the future of DDR in Central Africa
(Eng-PDF 299KB)
(Fr-PDF 270KB)

N&N - December 4, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 16 - MDRP launches Learning for Equality, Access and Peace Program MDRP launches Learning for Equality, Access and Peace Program
(Eng-PDF 95KB)
(Fr-PDF 90KB)

N&N - November 8, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 14 - World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili Visits the Angolan Demobilization and Reintegration Program World Bank and the Wilson Center Events Feature MDRP-Commissioned Report on Combatants on Foreign Soil
(Eng-PDF 80KB)
(Fr-PDF 74KB)

N&N - October 14, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 14 - World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili Visits the Angolan Demobilization and Reintegration Program MDRP publishes Working Paper on youth and DDR in Burundi
(Eng-PDF 98KB)
(Fr-PDF 90KB)
N&N - October 4, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 13 - World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili Visits the Angolan Demobilization and Reintegration Program World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili Visits the Angolan Demobilization and Reintegration Program
(Eng-PDF 132KB)
(Fr-PDF 123KB)(Pt-PDF 113KB)
N&N - September 13, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 12 - Elisabeth Schauer, Director of Vivo, Speaks About Psycho-Social Support for Ex-CombatantsElisabeth Schauer, Director of Vivo, Speaks About Psycho-Social Support for Ex-Combatants
(Eng-PDF 88KB)
(Fr-PDF 81KB)
N&N - August 20, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 11 - Pool Department Seat of Kinkala to Host a Seminar on the Culture of PeacePool Department Seat of Kinkala to Host a Seminar on the Culture of Peace
(Eng-PDF 53KB)
(Fr-PDF 80KB)
N&N - July 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 10 - Status of the MDRP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – July 2007Status of the MDRP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Eng-PDF 111KB)
(Fr-PDF 95KB)
N&N - July 17, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 9 - Interview with John Zigira: Commissioner of the Rwandan Demobilization and Reintegration CommissionInterview with John Zigira: Commissioner of the Rwandan Demobilization and Reintegration Commission
(Eng-PDF 97KB)
(Fr-PDF 97KB)
N&N - June 8, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 8 - Un groupe d’experts partagent leurs vues sur les enfants associés aux groupes armés lors d’une présentation au USIPDiverse Panel at the USIP Reflects on Children Associated with Armed Forces
(Eng-PDF 153KB)
(Fr-PDF 144KB)
N&N - May 26, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 7 - I chose a profession!I chose a profession!
(Eng-PDF 328KB)
(Fr-PDF 329KB)
May 22, 2007
Staff Film Series Focuses on Peace BuildingStaff Film Series Focuses on Peace Building
(Eng-PDF 33KB)
May, 2007
Status of the MDRP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Eng-PDF 49KB)
(Fr-PDF 91KB)
N&N - April 28, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 6 - Finland Joins the Multi-Country Demobilization and Reintegration ProgramFinland Joins the Multi-Country Demobilization and Reintegration Program
(Eng-PDF 95KB)
(Fr-PDF 87KB)
N&N - March 12, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 5 - President Wolfowitz meets with Ex-combatants in Burundi and DRCPresident Wolfowitz meets with Ex-combatants in Burundi and DRC
(Eng-PDF 276KB)
(Fr-PDF 227KB)
March, 2007
Status of the MDRP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(Eng-PDF 111KB)
(Fr-PDF 109KB)
N&N - February 19, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 4 - Successes and Lessons Learned: The Ex-Combatant Reintegration and Community Support Project in the Central African Republic Draws to a CloseSuccesses and Lessons Learned: The Ex-Combatant Reintegration and Community Support Project in the Central African Republic Draws to a Close
(Eng-PDF 276KB)
(Fr-PDF 227KB)
N&N - February 2, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 3 - A Rwandan Woman Ex-Combatant Succeeds in Her BusinessA Rwandan Woman Ex-Combatant Succeeds in Her Business
(Eng-PDF 78KB)
(Fr-PDF 67KB)
N&N - January 21, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 2 - MDRP hosts event about youth and DDR in BurundiMDRP hosts event about youth and DDR in Burundi
(Eng-PDF 119KB)
(Fr-PDF 126KB)
N&N - January 3, 2007
MDRP - news & noteworthy 1 - Making a New Civilian Life: Interview with a Demobilized Combatant in the Central African RepublicMaking a New Civilian Life: Interview with a Demobilized Combatant in the Central African Republic
(Eng-PDF 161KB)
(Fr-PDF 148KB)
N&N - December 15, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 25 - Buying Time for PeaceMDRP launches its film Buying time for Peace
(Eng-PDF 171KB)
(Fr-PDF 161KB)
N&N - December 5, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 24 - AngolaDisabled Ex-Combatants in Angola receive Specialized Assistance
(Eng-PDF 114KB)
(Fr-PDF 106KB)
N&N - November 26, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 23 - Central AfricaMDRP and Stakeholders Discuss Status and Future of DDR in Central Africa
(Eng-PDF 142KB)
(Fr-PDF 143KB)
N&N - November 13, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 22 - CARCAR: MDRP Launches Regional Study on SSR-DDR Links
(Eng-PDF 142KB)
(Fr-PDF 143KB)
N&N - October 29, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 21 - DRCChild soldiers in the DRC: an interview with Sarah Michael, MDRP Social Development Specialist
(Eng-PDF 164KB)
(Fr-PDF 151KB)
N&N - October 18, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 20MDRP Open Letter to Amnesty International
(Eng-PDF 85KB)
(Fr-PDF 72KB)
N&N - September 12, 2006
MDRP - news & noteworthy 19 - European CommissionInterview with Rory Keane, European Commission MDRP Focal Point
(Eng-PDF 85KB)
(Fr-PDF 72KB)
N&N - August 30, 2006
news & noteworthy 18MDRP and the United Nations OSAA organize a videoconference to discuss the upcoming UN Conference on DDR and Stability in Africa
(Eng-PDF 146KB)
(Fr-PDF 141KB)
N&N - August 22, 2006
news & noteworthy 17Congo-Brazzaville : A Sensitization Campaign Brings Together Parliamentarians and Local Communities
(Eng-PDF 413KB)
(Fr-PDF 376KB)
N&N - August 10, 2006
news & noteworthy 16Interview with Dingamadji Madjior Solness: MDRP Senior DDR Specialist in Burundi
(Eng-PDF 207KB)
(Fr-PDF 242KB)
N&N - July 20, 2006
news & noteworthy 15MDRP Countries Visit Angola to Learn about Reintegration Support and Exchange National Experiences
(Eng-PDF 207KB)
(Fr-PDF 242KB) (Pt-PDF 225KB)
N&N - June 29, 2006
news & noteworthy 14Rwandan Milk Association: Ex-combatants, Civilians Working Together for Success
(Eng-PDF 221KB)
(Fr-PDF 221KB)
N&N - June 12, 2006
news & noteworthy 13MDRP engages in outreach in Uganda, the UK, France and Belgium
(Eng-PDF 122KB)
(Fr-PDF 146 KB)
N&N - May 18, 2006
news & noteworthy 12Uganda’s Amnesty Commission in Final Phase of Issuing Resettlement Packages to Ex-Combatants
(Eng-PDF 165KB)
(Fr-PDF 155 KB)
May 17, 2006
Bank Is Partner in Plan to Resettle Africa Great Lakes Soldiers
(Eng-PDF 47KB)
(Fr-PDF 53 KB)
May 17, 2006
Saving the Smallest Soldiers
(Eng-PDF 59KB)
(Fr-PDF 64 KB)
N&N - May 8, 2006
news & noteworthy 11MDRP and Interaction’s DRC Working Group Meet, Discuss Operational Experiences and Challenges in the DRC
(Eng-PDF 165KB)
(Fr-PDF 155 KB)
N&N - April 20, 2006
news & noteworthy 10 Angola Signs Accord to Assist Disabled Ex-Combatants
(Eng-PDF 165KB)
(Fr-PDF 155 KB) (Port-PDF 144 KB)
N&N - April 4, 2006
news & noteworthy 9 Republic of Congo Workshop Brings Partners of Future National D&R Program Together for the First Time
(Eng-PDF 330KB)
(Fr-PDF 286 KB)
N&N - March 20, 2006
news & noteworthy 8 - spotlight on gromo alex Spotlight on Gromo Alex, MDRP Senior Demobilization and Reintegration Specialist
(Eng-PDF 294KB)
(Fr-PDF 286 KB)
N&N - March 3, 2006
DRC’s CONADER: Progress and Constraints in Demobilization and Reintegration
(Eng-PDF 328 KB)
(Fr-PDF 318 KB)
N&N - February 24, 2006
Q&A with Demba Kissima Tandia
(Eng-PDF 130 KB)
(Fr-PDF 110 KB)
N&N - February 14, 2006
Parliamentarians from Five Continents Visit Muhazi Child Ex-Combatant Rehabilitation Center
(Eng-PDF 201 KB)
(Fr-PDF 201 KB)
N&N - February 7, 2006
A New Beginning for Burundi’s Emergency Demobilization, Reinsertion and Reintegration Project in 2006
(Eng-PDF 201 KB)
(Fr-PDF 154 KB)
N&N - January 31, 2006
MDRP Meets With Partner UN Agencies and Colleague NGOs in New York City
(Eng-PDF 185 KB)
(Fr-PDF 109 KB)
N&N - January 24, 2006
13.1 Million Euro Grant to Support Angola Demobilization and Reintegration Project
(Eng-PDF 156 KB)
(Fr-PDF 68 KB)
(Pt-PDF 109 KB)
N&N - January 17, 2006
MDRP Welcomes Announcement of New UN Peacebuilding Commission
(Eng-PDF 138 KB)
(Fr-PDF 92 KB)
N&N - January 14, 2006
MDRP Advisory and Trust Fund Committee meetings in London
(Eng-PDF 137 KB)

January 10, 2006
EU & World Bank € 13.1 million support (in Portuguese)
January 3, 2006
MDRP in DRC's World Bank Magazine (in French)
December, 2005
From Combatant to Civilian
November, 2005
MDRP in Rwanda's New Times: "WB, UNIFEM target female ex-soldiers"
 
Press Release - Archives
 

The Press archives are organized chronologically, starting with the most recent.

Press Release - Republic of Congo, Brazzaville - March 22, 2008
Delegates from around the Republic of Congo to discuss conflict prevention and resolution issue

Article - World Bank's Africa home page - March 4, 2008
Supporting Peacebuilding in Central Africa

Article - (Rwanda) - Saturday's Globe and Mail - March 2, 2008
Born of war - Child Soldier - Muhazi, Rwanda

Documentary - (Rwanda) - CTVglobemedia - March 2, 2008
Born of war - Child soldiers who escape from Congo have survived years of brutal warfare. Their challenge now is to fit back into a life they barely remember
8 minute documentary - Muhazi, Rwanda

Article - (Rwanda) - All Africa/ DowJones - January 2, 2008
Un ancien enfant-soldat - Quand l'amour familial succède à celui des armes! (in French) - Rwanda
(Fr-PDF 21KB)

Article - (Rwanda) - All Africa/ DowJones - December 26, 2007
1600 Soldiers Demobilised - Rwanda
(Eng-PDF 61KB)

Article - Africine.org - December 14, 2007
Des ambassadeurs de la paix en quête de vitesse Buying time for peace, Philip Carr. (in French)
(Fr-PDF 45KB)

Article - Associated Press Newswires - December 12, 2007
African Development Bank pledges US$23 million for demobilizing soldiers in Africa
(Eng-PDF 18KB)

Article - BBC Monitoring Africa - December 6, 2007
Central African states to discuss future of ex-fighters in France 11-12 December
(Eng-PDF 16KB)

Article - Factiva-DowJones/AllAfrica - December 5, 2007
La Banque Mondiale organise une réunion sur le futur des ex-combattants de l'Afrique centrale (in French)
(Fr-PDF 20KB)

Radio Interview - VoaNews.Com - December 5, 2007
La Banque mondiale s'intéresse à la réinsertion sociale des anciens combattants en Afrique centrale (in French)

World Bank and Partners to discuss future of ex-combatants and former child-soldiers of Central Africa - Paris, France, December 11 – 13, 2007
The World Bank will host the MDRP Advisory Committee and Trust Fund Committee meetings, December 11 - 13 in Paris, France.
(Eng-PDF 44KB)
(Fr-PDF 38KB)
Article - (Rwanda/Democratic Republic of Congo) -States News Service - November 16, 2007
Great Lakes Contact Group Communique
(Eng-PDF 12KB)

Article - International Institute for Justice and Development (IIJD) - November 9, 2007
Northeastern Launches ‘Global Issues in the 21st Century’ Lecture Series
(Eng-PDF 138KB)

Article - (Rwanda) - The Sunday Times - October 28, 2007
Rwanda exiles reared for new genocide
(Eng-PDF 309KB)

Press Release - ( Bujumbura - Burundi ) - October 24, 2007
Mission conjointe des partenaires du programme muli-pays de demobilisation et reintegration (MDRP) des ex-combattants au Burundi du 24 au 26 Octobre, 2007 (in French)
(Fn-PDF 87KB)

Article - (Washington DC) - World Bank /ISG - September 26, 2007
Promoting Peace in Africa
(Eng-PDF 215KB)

Podcast - Multi-Country Demobilization and Reintegration Program (MDRP) - September 24, 2007
The international community helping former combatants demobilise and reintegrate. Audio/mp3 - 2,993K

Article - The EastAfrican - Nation Media.Com - September 17, 2007
Arms and the Child
(Eng-PDF 57KB)

Article - (Rwanda) World Bank website - August, 2007
IDA IN ACTION : POST CONFLICT, To Demobilize and Reintegrate Rwandan Ex-combatants (in French)
(Fr-PDF 54KB)

Article - (Angola) Jornal de Angola- June 29th, 2007
Irsem precisa de parceiros para implementar programas (in Portuguese)
(Pt-PDF 41KB)

Article - (Democratic Republic of Congo ) Local Press - June 18th , 2007
Chikez Diemu prône une vision réaliste pour la stabilité en Afrique (in French)
(Fr-PDF 158KB)

Article - (Burundi - Bujumbura) Factiva-DowJones/AllAfrica- June 18th , 2007
Demobilisation under way, despite hitches
(Eng-PDF 22KB)

Article - (Angola) Jornal de Angola- June 5th , 2007
Ex-combatants Satisfied with ADRP Work (in Portuguese)
(Eng-PDF 151KB)

Article - (Bunmi Akpata-Ohohe) Africa Today - March 29 , 2007
The soldier as a civilian
(Eng-PDF 50KB)

Article - (Kinshasa) Le Potentiel/AllAfrica - March 07 , 2007
Le président de la Banque mondiale ce jeudi à Kinshasa (Article in French)
(Fr-PDF 32KB)

Media Advisory (Washington DC ) - March 06, 2007
World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz to visit programs for ex-combatants in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Eng-PDF 129KB)
(Fr-PDF 129KB)

Article - (Kigali - Rwanda) UN Integrated Regional Information Networks/AllAfrica - February 16, 2007
Une armée active dans la lutte contre le sida (Article in French)
(Fr-PDF 25KB)

Article - (Kigali - Rwanda) The New Times, February 16, 2007
Ex-Combatants Attend Half-Year Skills Training
(Eng-PDF 21KB )

Article - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) Le Potentiel/All Africa, February 6, 2007
Processus DDR en RDC, le BIT se dote d'experts en démobilisation (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 25KB )

Article - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) - L'Observateur, February 6, 2007
Projet MDRP de la Banque mondiale Le film « Gagner du temps pour la paix » diffusé à Kinshasa (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 92KB )

ODI / MDRP Event -Buying Time for Peace Screening and Discussion December 1st, 2006
ODI and the MDRP co-hosted a screening and discussion of a new film about efforts to demobilize and reintegrate almost 400,000 ex-combatants in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa.
World Bank and Partners to discuss future of ex-combatants in Central Africa - Paris, France, November 20 – 22, 2006
The World Bank will host the MDRP Advisory Committee and Trust Fund Committee meetings, November 20-22, in Paris, France.
(Eng-PDF 44KB)
(Fr-PDF 38KB)
Article - (Kigali - Rwanda) - The New Times, November 6, 2006
Rwanda: Demobilisation Report to Be Presented in France
Radio Transcript -Radio Okapi DRC, September 2006
La Banque mondiale finance 5 projets de réinsertion de démoPDFs/MA_Paris_1106_fn.pdfbilisées du Nord-Kivu
(Fr-PDF 18KB)

Article - World Bank, September 07, 2006
Of war and Peace
(Eng-PDF 114KB)

Article - Angola Press - July 07, 2006
A World Bank Happy With Ex-Soldiers Demobilization
(Eng-PDF 23KB)
Article - Angola Press - July 07, 2006
Ex-Soldier Demobilization Starts in Three Months
(Eng-PDF 22KB)
Article - (Democratic Republic of Congo - Potentiel -June 29, 2006
Conader-Unicef-MDRP : évaluation des projets d'encadrement Eafga en RDC(article in French)
(Fr-PDF 23KB)
Article - Agence Congolaise de Presse ACP - June 28, 2006
19.027 enfants démobilisés de forces et groupes armés par le PN-DDR(article in French)
(Fr-PDF 26KB)
Article - (Angola) - June 25, 2006
Government supports the creation of employment for the demobilized (article in Portuguese)
(Pt-PDF 620KB)
Article - (Angola) - June 25, 2006
Great Lakes impressed with reintegration of ex-combatants in Angola (article in Portuguese with photo)
(Pt-PDF 540KB)
Press Release - (Angola) - June 16, 2006
Study visit: Angola’s experience with the demobilization and reintegration process of ex-soldiers, June 16th in Luanda
(Eng-PDF 88KB)
(Fr-PDF 80KB) (Pt-PDF 75KB)
Article - Great Echoes Lakes - June 6, 2006
Monthly Publication of the European Network for Central Africa ( EURAC )
(Eng-PDF KB)
Article - (Kampala - Uganda) - The New Times - 30 mai, 2006
US$500m for Great Lakes militia re-integration By JUMAH SSENYONGA IN KAMPALA

Radio Interview - May 2006
RFI Radio Interview in French

Article - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) - Le Potentiel -February 27, 2006
Kinshasa: comment améliorer le système de paie des démobilisés? (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 21KB)
Article - Le Potentiel -February 22, 2006
L'approche MDRP dans la prise en charge socio-économique des démobilisés rocessus DDR (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 20KB)
Article - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) -Le Monde - February 22, 2006
Kinshasa. La Banque mondiale appelle les autorités de la RDCongo à assumer leurs responsabilités dans le processus DDR (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 20KB)
Press Release - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) - February 21, 2006
MDRP Partners to Discuss DRC National Demobilization and Reintegration Program (PNDDR), February 23rd in Kinshasa
(Eng-PDF 118KB)
Article - (Bujumbura - Burundi) -The Guardian - January 16, 2006
Bujumbura. Forgotten generation puts uneasy peace at risk
(Eng-PDF 29KB)
Article - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) - Potentiel - January 11, 2006
Kinshasa. Brassage des troupes : la Conader accroît ses performances en province (article in French)
(Fr-PDF 29KB)
Article - (Brazaville - Republic of Congo) - IRIN - January 4, 2006
Brazaville. The World Bank and the Republic of Congo (ROC) have signed an agreement for a US $17-million grant to disarm, demobilise and reintegrate 30,000 former combatants in the country.
(Eng-PDF 49KB)
Press Release - November 21-23, 2005
Upcoming Advisory Committee and Donor Trust Fund meetings in London
(Eng-PDF 42KB)

Article - Associated Press - November 21, 2005
London. World Bank hosts meeting to discuss demobilizing soldiers in Africa's Great Lakes region
(Eng-PDF 17KB)
Article - (Rwanda) - The New Times - November 11, 2005
Rwanda. WB, UNIFEM target female ex-soldiers
(Eng-PDF 17KB)
Press Release - (Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo) - October 13, 2005
RDRC assists disarmed FDLR ex-combatants crossing the border
(Eng-PDF 40KB)
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