Reintegration – 2006

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Reintegration – 2006

2006

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A Portuguese NGO (Cooperation, Interchange and Culture) devoted 323,000 USD to the social reintegration of 802 UNITA soldiers in the central Huambo province. The program provided training courses on raising cattle, making fertilizer, carpentry, and the organization of trade and markets. After taking the courses, the participants received equipment associated with their areas of training.1

The Angolan government reported that, as of September, social reintegration programs had been implemented in 17 of Angola’s 18 provinces.2

The UNITA and Government Bilateral Committee reported in October that 107 social reintegration programs were implemented with 82,000 ex-soldiers receiving some kind of job training and assistance package.3

  1. “Angola: Portuguese NGO Invests USD 323,000 for Ex-Soldiers’ Reintegration,” Africa News, July 13, 2006.
  2. “Angola: $28 Million Used in Demobilisation, Reintegration Programme,” Africa News, September 6, 2006.
  3. “Angola: Government, UNITA Analyse Ex-Soldiers Reintegration,” Africa News, October 26, 2006.