Lesson 5: Disarmament and Small Arms Control
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Lesson Five addresses disarmament in relation to small arms control. The term "disarmament" refers to the collection, documentation, control and disposal of small arms, ammunition, explosives and light and heavy weapons. Disarmament should also include the development of responsible national arms management programmes. The importance of comprehensive disarmament during DDR programmes cannot be overstated. The presence of easily accessible weapons poses a major threat, especially in a fragile post-conflict security environment, and it undermines recovery and development. The disarmament component of a DDR programme should initially focus on former combatants and future measures to deal with the control of legal and illegal civilian possession. National stockpiles and security force possession should also be examined at the appropriate time.