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Rule of Law in Somaliland
In a country recovering from conflict, the Rule of Law and Security (ROLS) Programme offers a path for real reform. The success of the ROLS programme has not only brought hope to a country affected by weak governance, but also imparted valuable lessons that could be used in designing future crisis and recovery programmes. Read more...

Results of BCPR’s Internal Reviews
As UNDP’s lead on crisis prevention and recovery, BCPR has a particularly important role in addressing the needs of fragile states. To help address these challenges, the Bureau commissioned three internal reviews. Find out what their key findings are...

Transitioning from War to Peace
The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants is important to establishing an environment for stabilization and recovery. Since the early 1990s, UNDP has been key to supporting DDR programmes in both peacekeeping and non-peacekeeping contexts. Learn more about the process...

DDR in Sudan
Reducing violence is important to establishing a secure environment in Sudan. One key requirement for this is the DDR of ex-combatants. Learn how this interim programme is laying the groundwork for long-term recovery in Sudan...

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Early Recovery Cluster -- The UN is strengthening leadership in nine “clusters” of humanitarian response. Among these is “early recovery.” Read about UNDP's leadership in this area...

Practice Note on DDR -- BCPR recently published a Practice Note on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants. Learn about lessons learned and best practices...

UNDP’s Engagement with NSAGs --BCPR is developing a document for UNDP staff working non-state armed groups (NSAGs). Find out more...

Events...

Global Review of Experiences in Preventing Violent Conflict, 6-8 March, 2006, Istanbul -- UNDP and the UN Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA) started a joint programme to assist national actors in building their capacities for conflict prevention. Now, national stakeholders and UN staff will have the opportunity to review the lessons learned from these experiences. Learn more...

Global Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming Workshop, 22-23 September 2005, Geneva -- How can we integrate disaster risk reduction more effectively into development programming? This workshop addressed this question through discussions with selected UNDP country offices and key international organizations. More about the workshop results...