The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the UN Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO), UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU), and the Berghoff Foundation, has successfully concluded the Consultative Workshop on the Political Dimensions of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) at the AU Headquarters from 19-20 March 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Over the past two days, AU Member States Experts, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU Missions, specialized training institutions, representatives of Centres of Excellence, and international partners engaged in focused discussions on integrating politically informed DDR strategies into broader peace processes, conflict resolution efforts, and governance reforms. The workshop underlined that DDR, beyond its technical components emphasizes its political significance. Discussions were guided by the Integrated DDR Standards (IDDRS) Module 2.20, which outlines the role of DDR in shaping political settlements and long-term peace.
