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Peace and Conflict Studies

Abstract

This article analyses the impact of economic support on the reintegration of ex-combatants in Murrupula District, Mozambique, under the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programme. Based on a qualitative methodology and a case study, semi-structured interviews, focus groups and direct observation were conducted. The results reveal structural limitations, such as weak coordination between implementers and beneficiaries, scarcity of funding, and the disconnect between intervention strategies and local realities. These weaknesses have compromised the economic inclusion of ex-combatants and accentuated tensions with the receiving communities, aggravated by a context of widespread poverty. The study also highlights the importance of informal networks and community solidarity in mitigating the effects of exclusion. As proposals, the creation of agricultural cooperatives, technical training programs and the strengthening of participatory mechanisms for local dialogue and consultation are suggested. It is concluded that the success of the DDR depends on the articulation between economic inclusion, social recognition and institutional connection. Murrupula's experience contributes to the understanding of the challenges of sustainable peace in contexts marked by institutional fragility and unfulfilled expectations.

Author Bio(s)

Isac José Alberto holds a PhD in Development and Society and a Master’s degree in Governance and Public Administration from Eduardo Mondlane University. His research interests include peacebuilding, post-conflict reintegration, socio-territorial dynamics, and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes in Mozambique, with a particular focus on sustainable reintegration and reconciliation in post-conflict settings.

Keywords

DDR; Socioeconomic Reintegration; Economic Support; Peacebuilding; Murrupula

ORCID ID

0009-0003-0025-9987

ResearcherID

MS #2189

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