The Borno Model offers valuable insights not just for Nigeria, but for any context where governments and communities are grappling with how to encourage defections and prevent re-recruitment into armed groups. By learning from its strengths and shortcomings, policymakers can design better approaches that prioritise dignity, local ownership and long-term stability.
About the authors
Taiwo Adebayo, Researcher, Lake Chad Basin, ISS
Abi Watson, Research Fellow, Global Public Policy Institute
