Beneficiary Impact Assessment of Demobilization and Reintegration Program: the Case of Dansha Re-settlements Project
| dc.contributor.advisor | Regassa, Teferi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kidanemariam, Aklilu | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-09T05:19:32Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-04T10:20:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-09T05:19:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-04T10:20:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to assess the demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in Dansha resettlement project. It is to make impact assessments on the ex-combatants’ economic independence and their subsequent acceptance by the host community. The study was highly important to examine the potential risks of the resettlement, which is taken as a means to reintegrate ex-combatants, and draw possible lessons to prevent these risks. To meet the objective of the study, both primary and secondary data were used. For the primary data, key informants were interviewed and questionnaires were distributed to randomly selected 120 settlers and focus group discussions were undertaken. The data were analyzed using descriptive and qualitative techniques. The findings of the study clearly show that the settlers are reintegrated economically, socially and politically in a sustainable way. The economic impact assessment of the program revealed that the settlers were provided land for farming and housing facility. They also had access to credit, pension scheme, and other transitional subsistence support such as farming tools, seeds and other extension packages. Like wise, the settlers are now economically reintegrated, having the capacity to produce sesame for cash and sorghum for food. Livestock breeding and off-farm activities also helped them to have sustainable livelihood in the area. The social impact assessment also indicates that settlers have got sufficient social services, that are access to health, potable water and education which are comparatively adequate to support the settlers. The study also shows that settlers have close relationships with host community and high involvement in political and social affairs of the society. Therefore, it is inferred that, existence of sufficient social infrastructure, access to credit and market, with potential area for farming and livestock are observed to be potential strengths that enabled settlers to be successful. On top of that, the close relationship with the host community and among themselves encouraged the achievement of sustainable reintegration. The study concludes that resettlement scheme can be an effective way of reintegrating ex-combatants. For the success of such type of resettlement, it needs to be guided by well-organized documents, committed government, motivated staff and willing beneficiaries. It also should be based on adequate and reliable socio-economic study with proper implementation and monitoring. On top of that, the consent of the host community with the above mentioned factors is decisive for successful reintegration of ex-combatants. The study then recommends that clear and consistent orientation on benefits and modalities of reintegration should be stated appropriately. It also recommends better training on agricultural extension, and veterinary services should be realized | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/7123 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Reintegration Program | en_US |
| dc.subject | Dansha resettlements Project | en_US |
| dc.title | Beneficiary Impact Assessment of Demobilization and Reintegration Program: the Case of Dansha Re-settlements Project | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |