Demobilization and Reintegration Project

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The Demobilization and Reintegration Project will assist the Government in its demobilization effort, promote adaptation to civilian life, and contribute to a reallocation of budgetary resources to the social sectors, in order to build human, social, and economic assets. The project components include: 1) design, and completion of the registration exercise for a reliable military personnel data base, and development of a computerized payroll system. It includes a systematic evaluation on the finalization of the verification of identity, data collection and processing, so as to establish a link between the personnel management data base, and, the futures of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces data base. Advise will be provided on logistical, and administrative arrangements, including on design of information flows, while training will be provided as needed. Electronic equipment will be financed to perform the proposed activities; 2) demobilization, implementing the formal, and controlled discharge of soldiers from the army to civilian life, through the assembly, and disarmament of soldiers, and the establishment of discharge centers, including orientation, and provision of transitional safety nets. Additionally, facilities rehabilitation, and infrastructure works will be financed; 3) reintegration into civilian life, through counseling activities, skills development, including assistance for housing, and economic assets; and, 4) capacity strengthening of Government agencies, through technical advisory services, training, and equipment to support communities as veterans settle in.