Operational Guide to the IDDRS

INTRODUCTION to the IDDRS

The Foreword to the iddrs

"The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants and those associated with armed groups is often a prerequisite for post-conflict stability and recovery. Of course, there can be no substitute for national leadership and the political commitment of warring parties to disarm and demobilize. But in a peacekeeping environment, a successful DDR programme depends highly on the ability of the United Nations system to plan, manage and implement a coherent and effective DDR strategy."

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THE INTEGRATED DDR STANDARDS

The Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS) are a comprehensive set of policies, guidelines and procedures covering 24 areas of DDR. The IDDRS consolidate policy guidance on DDR, providing a United Nations integrated approach on the planning, management and implementation of DDR processes. They are also the most complete repository and best practices drawn from the experience of all United Nations departments, agencies, funds and programmes involved in DDR. The IDDRS are accompanied by the DDR Briefing Note to Senior Managers and the Operational Guide to the IDDRS.

The IDDRS were jointly developed by DDR practitioners, at headquarters and country level, of the UN system.