Spain: Course on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)

In countries emerging from violent conflict and/or serious political and social crises, a successful transition between conflict and peace is often dependent on the creation of a climate of confidence and security, which paves the way for a range of peacebuilding and recovery activities. The process of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants is both an output of conflict resolution and a facilitator of peacebuilding.

The aim of this senior/middle management course is to give the participants a comprehensive view on DDR in order to increase their understanding of programmes, projects and activities needed for a peaceful development. The course will combine experiences from different DDR programmes with theoretical views on the subject.

The course is to a large extent based on the UN Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS) for concepts, guiding principles and good practice on various issues from programme planning, design, management, and monitoring and evaluation to cross cutting issues, such as gender and children. Furthermore, the course includes discussions on mandates, changing environments and challenges as well as on the international legal framework within which DDR programmes operate.

The course is jointly organised by the Barcelona International Peace Resource Centre and the Folke Bernadotte Academy, and will take place in Barcelona, Spain.

The course fee is 1 200 Euros. Included in this fee is the cost of accommodation during the course in a suitable hotel in single rooms as well as most meals, including daily refreshments.

We receive many applications and in order to better evaluate yours, please include a short motivation note as to why you wish to attend this course. In addition, CV’s are welcome.

Applicants are kindly requested to use the online application form (link below).

http://www.fba.se/en/Training/Upcoming-courses/Application-form/