Community-Centric DDR Strategies in the Lake Chad Basin

The chapter explores the innovative five-to-one deal proposed by communities in the Lake Chad Basin for DDR programs, where for every defector, five community members benefit. It discusses the challenges of negotiation with local groups, the role of familial and peer networks in reintegration, and the importance of wider interventions like transitional justice. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of reintegration, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches at both national and local levels for effective DDR programs.