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Written by Admin
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Monday, 13 October 2008 15:11 |
- Do RDRC and RDRP mean the same thing?
RDRC stands for Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission which is charged with formulation of policies pertaining demobilisation, reinsertion and reintegration of Rwandese ex-combatants through a programme the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme that implements all activities pertaining ex-combatants. - Who is Rwandan ex-combatant that benefits from this Commission/programme?
The Commission/Programme oversees all Rwandese ex-combatants irrespective of any military affiliation. They are basically 3 categories of ex-combatants – the Rwandese Defence Forces (RDF), the former government army (Forces Armes Rwandaises) and the returning ex-Armed Groups. - How can one distinguish between a civilian from an ex-combatant?
There is no basically difference between a civilian and an ex-combatant. When ex-combatant returns home, he reintegrates within the society and given civilian identity cards. However, an ex-combatant is given a demobilisation card upon discharge which enables him/her to access the intended benefits from the programme. - Are there female ex-combatants as well?
There are female ex-combatants in the three categories. Female ex-combatants are given same benefits as their male counterparts. However, there is a special window meant to further assist female as well as child ex-combatants. - There are sustained casualties during the struggle who may be eventually discharged from active army, do the programme receive such cases?
Absolutely yes. The discharged casualties (disabled ex-combatants) are also demobilised because of the nature of their disability which may not necessitates them to continue serving in the army. The programme has a special window for disabled ex-combatants. They get free medical services which are paid for by the commission. The severely disabled ex-combatants are given accommodation (houses) as well as monthly subsistence allowances. - How long does an ex-combatant take to be fully integrated into society?
Reintegration is a process. There is no actual length one can completely forget everything during the armed struggle. However, as the Commission, it is assumed that within 9-12 months into the society, an ex-combatant is considered to have been reintegrated into society. - For those who had not completed their various education levels, do the commission assist them to resume their studies?
All ex-combatants who would like to resume/continue their studies are supported as well as those who may opt for vocational training. - When ex-combatants are discharged, are they taken to communal villages meant for ex-combatants only?
The discharged ex-combatant has an individual choice of home of return. There is no communal settlement of ex-combatants. They go home and join their relatives and or friends in the communities of return. - Are there job opportunities specifically reserved for ex-combatants?
Not at all. All ex-combatants who have the capacity and ability to perform certain tasks compete with the rest of the population for any advertised posts be it in the government, government agencies or private organisations. The Commission however, advocates for considerations in employment opportunities and if need be, the ex-combatants are given recommendation letters. - What is Vulnerability Support Window (VSW)?
It is an extra financial support given to ex-combatants who remain socially and economically vulnerable having been accessed all of their intended benefits. This additional support is provided to ex-combatants upon presentation of viable sub-projects. - What criteria to be followed for one to be eligible for VSW?
The following criteria are used to determine ex-combatants who are vulnerable and hence eligible to Vulnerability Support Window: - Aren’t there risks of ex-combatants presenting environmentally risk sub-projects?
The Commission/Programme does not fund any sub-projects that involve significant conversion or degradation of critical natural habitat, including forests. The sub-projects are screened at local authorities level to identify those which would have no or limited likely adverse environmental or social impact as well as identification of mitigation measures for those activities identified to have potential negative environmental or social impact.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 19 December 2008 08:07 )
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