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PCR373Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Demobilisation, Disarmament And Reintegration

This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration (DDR) processes in post-conflict societies. It examines the definitions and features of armed conflicts, the role of weapons, and the challenges of DDR implementation. The course delves into political, socio-cultural, economic, and psychological aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of DDR's complexities. It also considers the gender perspectives and the imperative of human security for successful DDR outcomes.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
DemobilizationDisarmamentReintegrationPost-ConflictArmed Conflict

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Armed Conflict

2

Weapons Proliferation

3

Demobilization

4

Disarmament

5

Reintegration

6

DDR Challenges

7

Human Security

8

Gender Perspectives

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Humanitarian Aid Worker

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Development Practitioner

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Security Analyst

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 1: Definition and Features of Armed Conflict

1.5 study hours
  • •Define armed conflict
  • •Identify features of armed conflict
  • •Distinguish between international and non-international armed conflicts
Week
2

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 2: Weapons in Post-Conflict Communities

1.5 study hours
  • •Know the characteristics of weapons and arms
  • •Know the implications of surplus arms in post-conflict communities
Week
3

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 3: Small Arms and its Effects on Communal Conflicts

1.5 study hours
  • •Define Small arms
  • •Differentiate Small arms from other kind of weapons
  • •Mention the effects of small arms on communal conflict
Week
4

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 4: Arms Control and Disarmament

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the term Arms control
  • •Give reasons for the initiation of arms control
  • •Establish the link between arms control and disarmament
Week
5

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 5: THE ROLE OF SMALL AND LIGHT ARMS IN MIGRATION AND CONFLICT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA SINCE THE 1980S.

1.5 study hours
  • •Know how small and light weapons affect conflict pattern and migration
  • •Understand how small and light weapons worsen the problem of internal displacement in different parts of Nigeria since the 1980s
Week
6

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 1: Definition of Demobilization

1.5 study hours
  • •Define Demobilization
  • •Explain the importance of Demobilization in the DDR processes
Week
7

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 2: Definition of Disarmament

1.5 study hours
  • •Define disarmament
  • •Explain the processes involved in disarmament programme
  • •Discuss the barrier to disarmament
Week
8

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 3: Definition of Reintegration

1.5 study hours
  • •Define reintegration
  • •Explain various reintegration processes
  • •Discuss the Challenges facing Reintegration in Africa
Week
9

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 4: DDR and Democratic Transitions

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the relationship between democracy and DDR
  • •Discuss the importance of democracy in transitional or post conflict societies
  • •Analyse some of the challenges and how best to resolve them
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Financial Empowerment and DDR in Post-Conflict Communities

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand how cash can positively or negatively affect the DDR processes
  • •Put into practice what you have learnt in real life situations
  • •Define and distinguish different interpretations of the terms Re-integration and Reinsertion

Unit 6: Cash and DDR: Empirical Analysis

1.5 study hours
  • •Comprehend empirical implications of the application of cash during the DDR processes
  • •Know to what extent cash should be applied in the DDR process
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: The Political Challenges of DDR

2 study hours
  • •Explain main political challenges facing the DDR
  • •Discuss best ways to resolve these challenges
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: The Socio-Cultural Challenges

2 study hours
  • •Analyse the link between conflict and culture
  • •Explain some of the socio-cultural challenges of DDR in Africa
  • •Mention some the ways out of the problems
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: The Economic Dimension

2 study hours
  • •Explain the economic dimension of DDR
  • •Discuss how to best to tackle some of the economic challenges of DDR

Unit 4: The Psychological Challenges

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the impact of war on child soldiers
  • •Understand how to combat the destructive effects of war on child soldiers and other victims

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events and treaties related to disarmament and arms control (Units 1-4, Module 1).

2

Compare and contrast the different approaches to DDR in various case studies (Units 5-6, Module 2).

3

Develop arguments for and against the use of cash incentives in DDR programs (Units 5-6, Module 2).

4

Outline the political, socio-cultural, and economic challenges to DDR and potential solutions (Modules 3 and 4).

5

Review the concepts of human security and gender perspectives in relation to DDR (Units 4-5, Module 4).

6

Practice answering essay questions on the role of ex-combatants in peacebuilding (Unit 2, Module 4).

7

Focus on understanding the definitions and key concepts related to DDR (Module 2).

8

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 in Module 1 to understand the effects of small arms.

9

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback thoroughly.

10

Allocate specific study time for each module based on its weight in the final exam.

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