Combatants to Civilians

Description

Much has been written about reintegration of ex-combatants in a traditional or conventional disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) programme. This volume examines reintegration of ex-combatants in a un-conventional DDR in which a cash-based scheme replaced a reintegration programme. It uncovers the dilemmas surrounding the un-conventional DDR programme in Nepal, situating the phenomena in the divisive politics of war to peace transition. Drawing on the narratives and perceptions of ex-combatants and their families, the volume provides a compelling analysis of why some ex-combatants reintegrate socially and economically better than others at the end of a war. Analysing the consequences and effects of reintegration of Maoist ex-combatants in the post-conflict peace and security, the volume argues that cash-based schemed in DDR programme can pacify ex-combatants and de-politicise a DDR programme but cash alone can not reintegrate ex-combatants. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Reintegrating Combatants in War to Peace Transition (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 1-41 Why People Choose to Become a Combatant? (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 43-70 The Peace Process and Management of Maoist Arms and Armies (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 71-91 The Dilemma of DDR (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 93-106 Process and Outcomes of DDR (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 107-127 Rehabilitation of Verified Minors and Late Recruits (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 129-162 Economic Reintegration (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 163-197 Social Reintegration (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 199-221 DDR and Peacebuilding: Implications for Peace and Security (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 223-262 Conclusions: What We Learn from Nepal? (D. B. Subedi)....Pages 263-273 Back Matter ....Pages 275-281