Complexities and Limitations of DDR Implementation for 'Child Soldiers' in Africa

The Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programmes for child soldiers in the African continent have come under criticism for a variety of reasons, including the difficulty of successfully reintegrating ex-combatants and ensuring economic security in post-conflict environments. One significant problem is that
the current design of DDR programmes often excludes many children or hinders their ability to address their unique needs. It is crucial to acknowledge that international efforts to prevent child soldier recruitment have been unsuccessful.As such, extensive research is required to understand why these efforts have failed and how they can be improved to avoid child soldier recruitment worldwide.