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European Banking Union A: The Single Supervisory Mechanism, Rosalind Z. Wiggins, Michael Wedow, Andrew Metrick
European Banking Union A: The Single Supervisory Mechanism, Rosalind Z. Wiggins, Michael Wedow, Andrew Metrick
Journal of Financial Crises
At the peak of the Global Financial Crisis in fall 2008, each of the 27 member states in the European Union (EU) set many of its own banking rules and had its own bank regulators and supervisors. The crisis made the shortcomings of this decentralized approach obvious, and since its formation in January 2011, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has been developing a “Single Rulebook” that will harmonize banking rules across the EU countries. In June 2012, European leaders went even further, committing to a banking union that would better coordinate supervision of banks in the then 18-country Eurozone. A …
To Walk The Earth In Safety 11th Edition (Fy2011), Us Dos Pm/Wra
To Walk The Earth In Safety 11th Edition (Fy2011), Us Dos Pm/Wra
Global CWD Repository
In 2011, the United States continued to lead the international donor community in providing assistance for the clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war, as well as the destruction of at-risk and unsecured weapons and munitions. In Fiscal Year 2011, the Department of State allocated $142 million in assistance to 42 countries, thereby helping communities recover, and countries become more secure. This 11th edition of our annual report, To Walk The Earth In Safety, details the programs and partnerships that make the United States’ Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) program a lasting success.
Increased instability as a result of …
Geneva International Centre For Humanitarian Demining Annual Report 2011, Gichd
Geneva International Centre For Humanitarian Demining Annual Report 2011, Gichd
Global CWD Repository
Annual narrative report on the work of the GICHD during 2011.
Unmas 2011 Annual Report, Unmas
Unmas 2011 Annual Report, Unmas
Global CWD Repository
In 2011, in Afghanistan, where we have the largest UNMAS programme, over 880,000 explosive items were destroyed, thus facilitating security and development initiatives. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 6,000 kilometres of roads were verified safe, contributing to freedom of movement and development. In Western Sahara, 6.8 square kilometres of land were released, marking a 242 per cent increase from 2010. In Sudan, the mine action programme was transitioned to national ownership. Newly-independent South Sudan acceded to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. UNMAS is also engaging in ammunitions and weapons management, as endorsed by the General Assembly …
Ddasaccident796, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident796, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
At 10.02 AM, During the transfer of the fuses from Searcher [Victim No.2] to ISS [Victim No.1], one fuse fall on the soil and detonate close to the right foot of the ISS. Injures occurred.
11th Meeting Of The States Parties To The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (2011), Apmbc
11th Meeting Of The States Parties To The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (2011), Apmbc
Global CWD Repository
The 11MSP was a formal meeting of the 158 States which, as of 28 November 2011, had accepted the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. It was held in accordance with Article 11 of the Convention and pursuant to the decisions of the 2009 Second Review Conference and the 2010 Tenth Meeting of the States Parties (10MSP).
The 11MSP was particularly significant because the Convention returned to a place where it the anti-landmine movement started two decades ago. As such, the 11MSP was a chance for the …
Ddasaccident797, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident797, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
At approximately 08:58hrs an uncontrolled detonation of unknown item occurred on the ground between the feet of driver [the Victim]. Directly he and the medic [Name removed] rushed behind their team’s ambulance in unconscious response to the fear caused by the sound and blast of explosion.
The Second Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2011), Ccm
The Second Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2011), Ccm
Global CWD Repository
The Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) took place in Beirut, Lebanon, from 13 to 16 September 2011 and gathered more than 1,000 delegates from 52 States Parties, 38 signatories States, 41 observers and 15 international organizations (see list below).
The 2MSP was opened by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, President of the 1MSP to the CCM, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith. During the first plenary meeting, the meeting elected by acclamation Dr. Adnan Mansour, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon, as President of the 2MSP to …
Ddasaccident798, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident798, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
During the sampling of the cleared area the TA continued prodding (each 2 centimetres) into the clear and unclear area as an overlap and excavating any resistance on the prodder in the very loose sand. Without any prodding force a detonation took place causing 1 PMN AP to explode.
Materials For Presentation: Water Banks: Voluntary And Flexible Water Supplies For The Colorado River's Uncertain Future [Outline], Robert Wigington
Materials For Presentation: Water Banks: Voluntary And Flexible Water Supplies For The Colorado River's Uncertain Future [Outline], Robert Wigington
Navigating the Future of the Colorado River (Martz Summer Conference, June 8-10)
4 pages.
"Robert Wigington, The Nature Conservancy"
Ddasaccident731, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident731, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
While the deminer working in the Ren. Belt (B) clearing the AP M14 in cluster 8 last section home side dir 9 o’clock a pressure applied on the top of the AP mine which caused the mine blast and it’s considered as an individual mistake.
Ddasaccident786, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident786, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
THREE demining experts from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre were killed over the weekend in Kampong Speu province when several hundred shells being stored in a temporary location exploded.
Ddasaccident802, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident802, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
GPM Support vehicle drove to the machine to handover the replacement fuze; the vehicle then reversed out back down the 'cleared lane' towards the 'safe area' and veered off this lane into an uncleared area (GPM skip area). The GPM Support vehicle had a mine-strike approximately 1m into the uncleared area. The vehicle was turned around 90º in a clockwise direction and resting approximately 2m away from the seat of the explosion.
Ddasaccident746, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident746, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
The deminer was working in SML D which contains M14 AP mines, he indicated the location of the mine then used the light rake then excavated using the heavy rake, during the excavation for the mine using the heavy rake the deminer accidentally caused a pressure on the AP mine pressure plate which caused the detonation.
Ddasaccident720, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident720, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
The deminer was working in IOE containing M14 AP mines in Section 3 in Sabha 11, he used the MD to indicate the location of the mine then used the light rake then excavated using the heavy rake, during the excavation for the mine using the heavy rake, the deminer hit accidentally the AP mine on the top which detonated the mine.
Ddasaccident742, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident742, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
According to external investigation report, the accident happened during the prodding operation on a detected signal. According to the witness statements the deminer may had been failed to pinpoint the signal or he may had started prodding directly from the top of it and not maintained the right angle of the prodder. The density of rocks there and hardness of the ground required more attention to be paid by deminer during the operation, but it seems that he was working in hurry without considering standard operating procedures to be applied during signal investigation. The record of QA shows that this …
Ddasaccident722, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident722, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
According to external investigation report, the witness statements, injuries of involved de-miners and physical observation of the accident point, the accident occurred when [Victim No.1] was cutting bushes with scissor. During cutting off bushes in his clearance lane, he moved his right foot forward beyond the base stick, stepped on a Type-72 mine and caused it to go off. This accident caused traumatic amputation to his right foot below the ankle joint and left leg injuries. This also caused multiple injuries to the second deminer [Victim No.2], who was busy in marking the same lane in a 5 meters distance …
Peacetrees Vietnam 2011 Annual Report, Peacetrees Peacetrees
Peacetrees Vietnam 2011 Annual Report, Peacetrees Peacetrees
Global CWD Repository
PeaceTrees Vietnam is a Seattle-based humanitarian §501(c)(3) organization working in Central Vietnam to assist those whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by the explosive remnants of war. Founded in 1995, PeaceTrees was the first international non-governmental organization given permission to engage in humanitarian demining work in Vietnam after the war.
Quang Tri Province, where our work is focused, is one of the poorest and most war-torn provinces of Vietnam. Over the last thirty five years, more than 10,800 people in the province have been killed or maimed by landmines and unexploded ordnance. In one out of every five cases, the …
Marshall Legacy Institute 2011 Annual Report, Mli
Marshall Legacy Institute 2011 Annual Report, Mli
Global CWD Repository
This past year has been one of accomplishment and growth for the Marshall Legacy Institute. We provided critically needed assistance to some of the most landmine-affected regions of the world. Our Mine Detection Dog Partnership Program (MDDPP) put 22 lifesaving dogs into service in Afghanistan, Angola, and Sri Lanka. Our Children Against Mines Program (CHAMPS) engaged thousands of American schoolchildren on an important global humanitarian issue and linked them with their peers in mine-affected communities. Dozens of landmine survivors received medical assistance and vocational training through our Survivors’ Assistance programs in Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, and Yemen, while at-risk populations in …
Handicap International Impact Report 2011, Hi
Handicap International Impact Report 2011, Hi
Global CWD Repository
In 2011, Handicap International responded to complex crises in Libya, Pakistan, Haiti, and other countries with speed, efficiency, and life-saving results. In developing countries our teams ensured that people who are otherwise excluded had access to the services, education, and employment opportunities. In 60 countries, 4,000 staff members put their expertise into action, helping Handicap International reach more than 1 million beneficiaries.
It was a source of great pride to receive the 2011 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize in March. This coveted prize celebrates the achievements our staff and volunteers realize in the face of conflict, disaster, poverty, and famine …
Norwegian People's Aid Annual Report 2011, Npa
Norwegian People's Aid Annual Report 2011, Npa
Global CWD Repository
Collaboration with old and new supporters in 2011 was very productive for Norwegian People’s Aid. t has not only brought in important income for our work both at home and abroad but has also given our work greater impact and weight. We look forward to continued collaboration with our supporters in the time to come.
Portfolio Of Mine Action Projects 2011, Unmas
Portfolio Of Mine Action Projects 2011, Unmas
Global CWD Repository
We are pleased to present to you the 2011 Portfolio of Mine Action Projects and simultaneously to highlight the immense value mine action brings to peacekeeping, humanitarian relief and development efforts.
As a cross cutting activity, mine action delivers concrete and measurable results. It saves lives, protects livelihoods and provides assistance to mine victims, including through job skills training, socio-economic initiatives, and employment opportunities.
Mine action workers assist victims and their families, reduce the risk to affected communities, and remove dangers from farmer’s fields, from roads, from villages; all of which allow children to safely travel to school, communities to …
Apopo Annual Report 2011, Apopo
Apopo Annual Report 2011, Apopo
Global CWD Repository
A landmine survivor recently said of APOPO’s work in Mozambique: “There is happiness our land has been returned to us, freedom of grazing for livestock, no restrictions on where we walk. The mines have been a serious problem but we have already seen a reduction in people losing their lives. We are very happy.”
This, in a nutshell, is why we do the work we do. Hearing the feedback of villagers in affected regions – whose lives have changed for the better as a result of our humanitarian actions – verifies how immensely important our mission is.
The success of …
Itf Enhancing Human Security Annual Report 2011, Itf-Enhancy Human Security
Itf Enhancing Human Security Annual Report 2011, Itf-Enhancy Human Security
Global CWD Repository
Since 1998, ITF has grown into an internationally recognized organization, supported by donations from extensive number of governments, public and private organizations, companies and individuals that has already surpassed the figure of 330 million USD. ITF contribution to the global fight against landmines and especially to the one in South East Europe (SEE) can not and must not be measured solely by numbers and statistical data. The contribution must be viewed in terms of its input to the restoration of conditions for cultural, social and economic lives of individuals and communities living in or emerging from war-torn society. Stable conditions …
Mine Action In Angola: 2006-2011 Strategic Plan, Comissaco Nacional Intersectorial De Desminag
Mine Action In Angola: 2006-2011 Strategic Plan, Comissaco Nacional Intersectorial De Desminag
Global CWD Repository
Stresses need for Angola's mine action programme to support reconstruction and development. Notes linkages been mine action and national development frameworks, and need for continued humanitarian and development funding. See Goal 3, Objectives 3.1-3.4
Ddasaccident794, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident794, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
The 55-year-old Briton, surprisingly, smiles when asked to describe his immediate reactionThe 55-year-old Briton, surprisingly, smiles when asked to describe his immediate reaction when the Type 84 Chinese anti-tank mine he was trying to neutralise in Misurata, Libya last.