Information on "Human Security" and "Central Africa"
September 2012
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Sep 2012
UNMAS Rapid Response Project
Author: Sharmala Naidoo, Albert S. Mülli
Publisher: Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
The purpose of this case study is to document how mine action organizations are using their skills and expertise to respond to explosions, and other Physical Security and Stockpile Management needs in Congo-Brazzaville. More on «UNMAS Rapid Response Project»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Livelihoods, Basic Services and Social Protection in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Bart Weijs, Dorothea Hilhorst, Adriaan Ferf
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
After almost two decades of war and insecurity in DRC, basic services including health care, education, transport, water and sanitation are still fragile and insufficient. More on «Livelihoods, Basic Services and Social Protection in Democratic Republic of the Congo»
April 2012
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11 Apr 2012
The Lord’s Resistance Army: The US Response
Author: Alexis Arieff, Lauren Ploch
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the US responses to its actions. More on «The Lord’s Resistance Army: The US Response»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Social Contracts and Security in Sub-Saharan African Conflict States
Author: David K Leonard, Ferdinand Mugumo Mushi, James Vincent
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This paper presents fieldwork from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Somalia to show that assumptions derived from the classical social contract theorists frequently lead the international community astray as it attempts to rebuild t... More on «Social Contracts and Security in Sub-Saharan African Conflict States»
September 2011
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1 Sep 2011
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and Current Developments
Author: Ted Dagne
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In October 2008, the forces of the National Congress for the Defense of the Congolese People (CNDP), under the command of General Laurent Nkunda, launched a major offensive against the Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces (FARDC) in eastern Cong... More on «The Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and Current Developments »
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Vulnerability to Climate Change: An Assessment of East and Central Africa
Author: Bonnie Doty, Erika Grajeda, Pace Phillips, Atul Shrestha
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This report presents a model of vulnerability that places special emphasis on the physical and environmental contributors to climate change in East and Central Africa. More on «Vulnerability to Climate Change: An Assessment of East and Central Africa»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Humanitarian Action, Early Recovery and Stabilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Author: Sarah Bailey
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper examines challenges to the international response to the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with a particular focus on the relationship between humanitarian assistance, early recovery and stabilization. More on «Humanitarian Action, Early Recovery and Stabilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo»
November 2010
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23 Nov 2010
Completing the Demobilisation, Disarmament and Reintegration Process of Armed Groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Link to Security Sector Reform of FARDC
Author: Henri Boshoff
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper examines the attempts to achieve lasting disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More on «Completing the Demobilisation, Disarmament and Reintegration Process of Armed Groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Link to Security Sector Reform of FARDC»
October 2010
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19 Oct 2010
Les défis et les opportunités pour promouvoir et augmenter les services juridiques liés au VIH
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Cette document est le compte rendu d'une visioconférence tenue en 2010, qui avait l'objective de réunir des participants du Bénin, du Burkina Faso, de la République Démocratique du Congo et du Niger afin de créer un réseau entre eux pour favoriser l’... More on «Les défis et les opportunités pour promouvoir et augmenter les services juridiques liés au VIH»
July 2010
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Jul 2010
Tackling Child Vulnerabilities Through Social Protection
Author: Nicola Jones, Rebecca Holmes
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Social protection is increasingly seen as an important component of poverty reduction strategies and efforts to reduce vulnerability to economic, social, natural and other shocks and stresses. More on «Tackling Child Vulnerabilities Through Social Protection»
