Rights of children in conflict: an evaluation of Japanese Official Development Assistance in Acholiland, Northern Uganda

This monograph reviews the role of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) in consolidation of peace and security in Africa.

This monograph reviews the role of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) in consolidation of peace and security in Africa. The assessment aimed at reviewing the achievements of Japanese ODA, Consolidation of Peace and Security component in Africa, which includes achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). A case study on northern Uganda demonstrates how Japanese ODA has facilitated ensuring human security in conflict-affected areas. The Institute for Security Studies office in Addis Ababa identified northern Uganda as a case study in line with Japan`s Framework on New Measures for Consolidation of Peace in Africa for the year 2007. Findings from the research analysis suggest a number of important areas for improved policy and practice. Importantly, the study points to several areas for additional support.

Authors

Lydia Wambugu is a consultant at the Direct Conflict Prevention Programme of the Addis Ababa office of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). She undertook field research in Gulu, northern Uganda, in relation to the project. Getachew Adem is head of the Development Planning and Research Department of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of the Federal Democratic Republic of  Ethiopia.