Demobilization in Subsaharan Africa: The Development and Security Impacts

by K. Kingma

Overview

In the early and mid-1900s, several African countries demobilized part of their armed forces. This book analyzes, in the light of Africa's large development challenges and continuing wars and insecurity, the question of how demobilizations have contributed to peace and human development. It also explores what we can learn from the different approaches that have been taken.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312229559
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	09/02/2000
Series:	International Political Economy Series
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kees Kingma is Project Leader for Demobilization and Peace-Building at the Bonn International Center for Conversion.

Table of Contents

Overview
• Introduction--Kees Klingma
• Assessing Demobilization--Kees Kingma
• Human Resources Development and Utilization in Demobilization and Reintegration Programs--Irmgard Nübler
• Trends in Armed Forces and Demobilization in Sub-Saharan Africa--Kees Kingma & Garry Gehyigon
• Case
• "Leaving the Warm House"--Eva-Maria Bruchhaus & Amanuel Mehreteab
• From the Gun to the Plough--Daniel Ayalew & Stefan Dercon
• Reducing Costs through an Expensive Exercise--Irae Bapista Lundin, Martinho Chachiua, António Gasper, Habiba Guebuza & Guilherme Mbilana
• Conclusions
• The Impact of Demobilization--Kees Kingma

Editorial Reviews

A study comprised of eight contributions which assess the development and security impact of recent demobilizations of armed forces in Africa, particularly those in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. Contributors argue that, if well planned and implemented in conjunction with broader postwar rehabilitation, demobilization of armed forces can make important contributions to sustainable human security and development. Contributors include scholars, consultants, researchers, and practitioners from the fields of economics, social anthropology, international relations, political economy, history, and development studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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