Assessment of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Initiatives in the Context of Security Sector Reform (SSR) in Ethiopia (since 2018): Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects
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2024-06
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Addis Ababa UNiversity
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This study assesses the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) initiatives in the context of SSR in Ethiopia since 2018. It primarily examines the Drivers, achievements, challenges, and prospects of these initiatives, basically focusing on the SSR in the Defense force and the other crucial project of DDR in the context of the war in Tigray and the case of Disarming the special force, which are crucial for post-conflict peacebuilding and state-building efforts in the country. The study employs qualitative method and primary and secondary sources to gather relevant data. The analysis of the data obtained various sources indicate that the security reform that started in 2018 achieved some important outcomes but the same can‘t be said for the DDR process, it is possible to mention some of the achievement of the SSR for example the reform came up with a proclamation that is strong which can motivate members of the national defense force, the reform also removed TPLF dominance in the security sector, In addition to that the reform came a different branch of the defense force which is the naval force. The findings also show that there are significant challenges the DDR initiatives faced such as the lack of a comprehensive national strategy, limited institutional capacity, and the continued fragmentation of the security sector. The study underscores that there is a need for a more holistic and integrated approach to DDR and SSR, addressing the root causes of conflict and fostering inclusive and DDR participatory processes.
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Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR), Security Sector Reform (SSR), Ethiopia.