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Veteran combatants do not fade away:? comparative study on two demobilization and reintegration exercises in Eritrea

by Amanuel Mehreteab

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Acknowledgements

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Abstract

1. Introduction
   1.1 Rationale and objectives of the study
   1.2 Historical background
   1.3 The situation at the end of the liberation war
   1.4 The situation during the Eritreo-Ethiopian War, 1998 -2001
   1.5 Structure of the paper
2. Demobilization and reintegration, 1993-97
   2.1 Context
   2.2 Rehabilitation and reintegration approach
   2.3 Demobilization and reintegration of EPLF-fighters
   2.4 The Impact of demobilization and reintegration
   2.5 Lessons learnt from demobilization and reintegration in 1993-97
3. A comparison of Eritrea’s and other reintegration experiences
   3.1 Demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants: a special dimension of post-war recovery
   3.2 Chances and risks of demobilization and reintegration
   3.3 The special case of women ex-combatants
4. Planning of Demobilization and Reintegration Program 2001
   4.1 Context and aim
   4.2 Target groups
   4.3 Approach
   4.4 Outline of the DRP programs
5. General organizational lay-out of the DRP
   5.1 Liaison with the Demobilization Task Force (DTF)
   5.2 The role and function of the National Committee and the Commissioner
   5.3 Resources and capacities
   5.4 Assessment of the current demobilization plan
6. Conclusion
   6.1 Lessons learned
   6.2 Lessons not learned or not used
   6.3 Recommendations

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