Access to Information: The “Achilles’ Heel” of Reintegration Programmes
Access to Information: The “Achilles’ Heel” of Reintegration Programmes
Author(s): Lesia VasylenkoSubject(s): Media studies, Civil Society, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Politics and communication, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PIC Promotion of the Intercultural Cooperation
Keywords: Access to Information; Reintegration Programmes; Accessibility of Veteran Rights;
Summary/Abstract: This article addresses the overlooked issue of lack of information and communication strategies in disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration (DDR) programmes. Particularly the author is concerned with the low awareness level (25%) of Ukrainian ex-combatants about access to the reintegration programmes and benefits. The experience of a number of post-conflict African countries is analysed in an attempt to find solutions for Ukraine. The final part of the article summarises approaches adopted by the Ukrainian government and their effect on accessibility of veteran rights.
Journal: Ukraine Analytica
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 03 (9)
- Page Range: 77-84
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English