From March 17 – 21, 2025, the World Bank team, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), conducted the first Preparation Mission for the project Unifying Pathways, Linkages and Inclusive Facilitation of Transformative Services for Decommissioned Combatants (UPLIFT DC). The main objectives of the mission were to consult with key stakeholders and agree on details of the project design.