Reintegration of Ex-Combatants into Civilian Labour Markets: Challenges and Strategies: Policy Implications for Fragile States

Key Points

• The objective is to explore the challenges and strategies of reintegrating ex-combatants into civilian employment in fragile states, particularly in Ethiopia.
• Utilized action research methodology to analyze reintegration strategies.
• Focused on institutional and policy dynamics relevant to the African context.
• Reviewed existing scholarship on ex-combatant reintegration.
• Identified key challenges faced by ex-combatants in accessing civilian jobs.
• Highlighted successful strategies implemented in various contexts.
• Provided policy recommendations tailored to fragile states.

Abstract