Disarmament – 2015

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Under the agreement, former combatants were to be disarmed as part of the DDR process.

The DDR process did not begin in 2015.

Development – 2020

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The Sustainable Development Fund and Special Development Strategy remained operational in 2020 but suffered from underfunding and political disagreement between the parties.[1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process,” The Carter Center, December 2020.

Development – 2019

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The Northern Development Zone outlined in the agreement was created in mid-2019. However, in general, few of the priorities outlined in the agreement had been accomplished. While some institutions, such as the Sustainable Development Fund and the Specific Development Strategy, were nominally operational, they were paralyzed by disagreements between the government and the other parties.[1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process,” The Carter Center, September 16, 2019.

Development – 2018

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In 2018, the parties continued to prepare for the adoption of legislation needed to implement the development goals of the agreement.[1]

[1] “Report of the Independent Observer. Observations on the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process Observation period: May 1 to September 30, 2018,” The Carter Center, October 26, 2018.

Development – 2017

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The government completed the sustainable development goals in 2017.[1]

[1] “Report of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Mali,” United Nations Security Council S/2017/1105.

Development – 2016

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Work on the Sustainable Development Fund to support economic growth in the Northern Regions began in 2016 but was not completed.[1] The Regional Development Agencies were created in 2016.[2]

[1] “On the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process Evaluation of Implementation in 2018,” The Carter Center, February 18, 2019.

[2]  “Report of the Secretary-General on the Situation in Mali,” United Nations Security Council S/2016/1137.

Development – 2015

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The agreement provided a new development strategy for the northern regions with increased local input and support from intergovernmental organizations such as the World Bank.

The Joint Evaluation Committee for Northern Mali (MIEC) was formed in 2015, and an International Conference for Economic Recovery and Development in Mali was held.[1]

[1]  “On the Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Emanating from the Algiers Process Evaluation of Implementation in 2018,” The Carter Center, February 18, 2019.