Management of Demobilisation Packages and Socio-Economic Reintegration of Demobilised Soldiers at Musanze District Northern Province, Rwanda

ABSTRACT 

The study intended to establish the relationship between management of demobilization packages and socio economic reintegration of demobilized soldiers in Musanze District, Northern Province, Rwanda. The study employed a descriptive comparative, correlational, expost facto and cross sectional survey designs. A sample of 356 respondents was taken. The questionnaire was used to answer 5 research questions which included; profile of respondents; extent of management of demobilisation packages; level of socio-economic re-integration of demobilized soldiers; difference in level of socio-economic reintegration among demobilized soldiers and relationship between the extent of management of demobilization packages and level of socio-economic reintegration. Data analysis was done using frequencies and percentages, means, t-test and Pearson’s Correlations. The findings indicated that most respondents ranged between 20-39 years with (607%), males with (94.7%), with primary education level (75.6%) over (71.3%) were married, self employed (61%) and majority (67.4%) belonged to RDF. The management of demobilisation packages was found to be generally good (AVERAGE MEAN=3.20) and the level of socio-economic reintegration of the demobilized soldiers was found to be high (overall mean=3.20). There was a significant difference in the level of socio economic reintegration of demobilized soldiers between male and female respondents (t=7.385, sig.=.000) and there was a positive significant relationship between the extent of management of demobilization packages and the level of socio-economic reintegration of the demobilized soldiers (r=.957, sig. =.000). The researcher recommended that there is need to uplift the education level of the demobilised soldiers in Musanze district since most of them were found to be primary graduates. There is need to improve more on the management of demobilization packages in Musanze district, by improving on the following aspects; person screening for those to receive demobi lisation packages; proper community sensitization before giving demobilisation aid; proper planning of the packages before they are given, ensure that the demobilisation packages are used for the planned purposes through follow up programs, increase transparency and accountability in giving demobilisation packages and ensure that demobilisation packages are given in different forms (e.g. cash, medical treatment housing and payment of school fees). There is a need to improve the socio-economic reintegration of demobilized soldiers taking them through community cleansing rituals, ensure each joins at least one community association, take them for formal education course, help them establish their own businesses by giving them some business capital, RDRC should recommend them for jobs, assist them to get good houses, train them acquire skills in electronics repairs, driving and mechanics, tailoring, welding, masonry, etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B ii

APPROVAL SHEET

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v

ABSTRACT vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii

LIST OF TABLES ix

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS x

CHAPTER ONE THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Problem Statement 4

Purpose of the Study 6

Research Objectives 6

General Objective 6

Specific Objectives 6

Research Questions 7

Research Hypothesis 7

Research Scope 8

Significance of the Study 8

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 9

CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 11

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 11

Theoretical Perspective 17

Related Studies 18

CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 23

Research Design 23

Research Population 23

Sample Size 23

Sample Procedures 24

Research Instruments 24

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 25

Data Gathering Procedures 25

Data Analysis 26

Ethical Considerations 27

Limitations of the study 27

CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND

INTERPRETATION 28

CHAPTER FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction 38

Summary of Findings

Condusions 39

Recommendations 41

Areas for further research 41

REFERENCES 42

APPENDICES 46

APPENDIX I: TRANSMITTAL LETTER FROM COLLEGE OF HIGHER DEGREES AND

RESEARCH 46

APPENDIX II: AUTHORIZATION LETTER 47

APPENDIX III: TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS 48

APPENDIX IV: CLEARANCE FROM ETHICS COMMITTEE 49

APPENDIX V: INFORMED CONSENT 50

APPENDIX VI A: FACE SHEET 51

APPENDIX VI B: QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF MANAGEMENT OF DEMOBILIZATION PACKAGES 53

APPENDIX VI C:QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF SOCIO

ECONOMIC REINTEGRATION OF DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS 55

APPENDIX VII: SLOVEN’S FORMULA FOR SAMPLE SIZE COMPUTATION 57

APPENDIX VIII: RESEARCH’S CURRICULUM VITAE 58