Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration
Analysing the Outcomes of Nigeria’s Post-Amnesty Programme
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22010264 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tarila Marclint Ebiede (0000-0001-9944-5998), Amie Langer (0000-0001-6224-6653), Arnim Langer, J Tosun (0000-0001-9367-5039, Heidelberg University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Stability International Journal of Security and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2165-2627 • E-ISSN: 2165-2627 |
| Publisher | Department of Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.5334/sta.752 |
| OpenAlex | W3016931264 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 13 |
Disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) programmes are an essential part of most contemporary post-conflict peacebuilding processes, but they are seldom the subject of academic analysis. In this study, we seek to reduce this gap by examining the Post-Amnesty Programme (PAP) introduced in Nigeria in 2009. Our analysis shows that the programme contributed to the reduction of small arms and light weapons (SALW), fewer attacks on oil infrastructure and kidnapping of expatriates, and improved human capacity development. However, the programme has been ineffective in reintegrating ex-militants into civilian life because of serious shortcomings in its design as well as the extremely difficult implementation environment. In addition, the programme has proved to be hugely expensive. Despite these serious shortcomings, the Federal Government of Nigeria cannot simply terminate the programme because this will increase the risk that ex-militants enrolled in the programme will reignite the violent insurgency against the Nigerian state and international oil companies. The study concludes by reflecting on how this challenging situation can be resolved
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |