Publications

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In November 2021, BICC hosted an international online conference titled “Between concepts and reality: How to deal with armed groups in transition phases of violent conflict?” BICC Knowledge Note 1\2022 wraps up the key insights gained and discussed at the conference. In the publication, the authors Milena Berks, Claudia Breitung, Selina Engelberth and Joanne Richards highlight the following points:
⁄ While DDR concepts are informed by situations on the ground, they are also shaped by the structures and mandates of international implementing organisations.
⁄ Although DDR has evolved over time, overall innovation is lacking. This is partially due to international organisations’ risk aversion and their tendency to stick to the same approaches.
⁄ Despite the prevalence of lessons learned, many are not applied.
⁄ Research should play a more prominent role at different levels of DDR processes, in particular at the practical level, with targeted support for practitioners.