Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Training Course
Introduction
Effective and sustainable peace in post-conflict environments hinges critically on the successful transition of ex-combatants from armed groups back into civilian life. This 5-day training course on Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) provides an in-depth understanding of the complex processes involved in collecting weapons, demobilizing armed personnel, and supporting their successful reintegration into society. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into the strategic, operational, and practical considerations necessary to design, implement, and manage DDR programs that contribute to stability, security, and long-term peacebuilding in conflict-affected regions.
This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, military and police personnel, humanitarian and development professionals, government officials, and civil society actors working in or preparing for roles in post-conflict settings. It will equip attendees with the knowledge to navigate the sensitive issues of security, political buy-in, economic reintegration, and psychosocial support for ex-combatants, emphasizing the critical importance of a holistic and inclusive approach. By mastering the multifaceted dimensions of DDR, participants will be empowered to contribute effectively to the challenging yet vital process of consolidating peace and preventing a return to violence.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Peacekeeping military and police personnel
- UN agency staff (DPPA, UNDP, DPO, UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.)
- Humanitarian and development professionals working in post-conflict zones
- Government officials involved in security sector reform, peace processes, and social welfare
- Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) practitioners
- Civil society leaders and community workers in conflict-affected areas
- Researchers and academics focusing on post-conflict transitions
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) and its role in peace processes.
- Understand the conceptual framework and normative guidelines for DDR programs.
- Analyze the key phases and components of a comprehensive DDR program.
- Identify the political, security, social, and economic challenges in DDR implementation.
- Develop strategies for designing and managing effective, inclusive, and gender-sensitive DDR interventions.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)
- Defining DDR: core concepts and objectives.
- The role of DDR in comprehensive peace agreements and post-conflict stabilization.
- Historical evolution of DDR concepts and practices.
- The link between DDR and Security Sector Reform (SSR), peacebuilding, and development.
- International norms and guidelines for DDR (e.g., Integrated DDR Standards - IDDRS).
Module 2: The Disarmament Phase
- Objectives of disarmament: collecting, registering, and disposing of weapons.
- Methodologies for disarmament: cantonment, assembly areas, mobile disarmament.
- Challenges of disarmament: hidden caches, proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW).
- Managing arms control and community weapons collection.
- Ensuring safety and security during disarmament operations.
Module 3: The Demobilization Phase
- Objectives of demobilization: formally discharging combatants from armed groups.
- Processes of registration, profiling, and verification of ex-combatants.
- Establishing demobilization sites and their management.
- Providing immediate assistance: food, shelter, medical care.
- Managing expectations and ensuring clear communication with ex-combatants.
Module 4: The Reintegration Phase: Socio-Economic Aspects
- Objectives of reintegration: supporting the sustainable return of ex-combatants to civilian life.
- Livelihood support: vocational training, job placement, small business development.
- Access to land, housing, and productive assets.
- Economic challenges: unemployment, competition for resources, social stigma.
- The importance of market analysis and community economic development.
Module 5: The Reintegration Phase: Social and Psychosocial Aspects
- Addressing the psychosocial needs of ex-combatants: trauma, mental health.
- Family reunification and community acceptance.
- The role of local communities in facilitating reintegration.
- Reconciliation initiatives involving ex-combatants.
- Preventing stigmatization and fostering social cohesion.
Module 6: Cross-Cutting Issues in DDR
- Gender in DDR: specific needs of women ex-combatants, female associates of armed groups.
- Child soldiers: unique considerations for their demobilization and reintegration.
- Disability and specific needs of injured or disabled ex-combatants.
- HIV/AIDS and other health issues in DDR programs.
- The importance of a rights-based approach to DDR.
Module 7: Designing and Implementing DDR Programs
- Political buy-in and leadership for DDR processes.
- Developing comprehensive DDR strategies and action plans.
- Budgeting and financing DDR programs.
- Partnerships and coordination among UN agencies, NGOs, governments, and donors.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning in DDR programs.
Module 8: Challenges, Lessons Learned, and the Future of DDR
- Common pitfalls in DDR implementation: political spoilers, security threats, insufficient funding.
- Lessons learned from successful and challenging DDR programs globally.
- The role of DDR in preventing relapse into violence.
- Emerging trends: reintegration of foreign fighters, urban DDR.
- Innovations in DDR approaches for complex and protracted conflicts
CERTIFICATION
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
TRAINING VENUE
- Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
- Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Disarmament, Demobilization And Reintegration (ddr) Training Course in Saint Lucia
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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