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Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow
Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
For about five years now, it has been accepted wisdom that the national mine action centers (MAC) are the critical nodes of humanitarian demining activity. MACs are at the virtual cross roads of mine action, with policy "coming down" and tactical results "going up." MAC managers are asked to implement standards, evaluate clearance techniques and equipment, integrate the various components of mine action (marking and monitoring, clearance, mine risk education, victim assistance), help prioritize programs and activities, answer to donors, report to the host government, provide information to the UN, master GIS systems, fill empty data bases, develop the perfect …
Ethiopia And Eritrea Mine Action Coordination Center: Unmee-Macc, Bob Kudyba
Ethiopia And Eritrea Mine Action Coordination Center: Unmee-Macc, Bob Kudyba
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea, along with eight other local NGOs, are working to rid their lands of the mixture of AT and AP mines laid in conventional military patterns during conflicts dated back to 1935.
Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib
Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
To improve mine clearance performance and to enhance safety of demining personnel, there is a need for efficient humanitarian mine action equipment. Accurate and reliable mine detection techniques and technologies capable of area detection and clearance are crucial for successful demining.
Mine Action Program For Somalia, Jab Swart
Mine Action Program For Somalia, Jab Swart
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Aiming to set up a sustainable institution for resolving Somalia’s mine problem and to provide direct support for mine action activities there, the United Nations Mine Action Program for Somalia is making a difference in a country ravaged by years of conflict.
Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley
Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Canadian Center for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) outlines a cycle of development and testing which should help more useful technologies make it to mine fields. In this article, three products are introduced that successfully follow this cycle.
The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé
The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Ian Mansfield of the United Nations Development Programme talks candidly about the various mine action offices in the UN, how the UN organizes mine action, the role of host governments, donors, and the successes and challenges of coordinating integrated mine action activities with infrastructure development and capacity building.
The Kosovo Macc: “The Most Successful Mine Action Program Ever”, Jj Scott
The Kosovo Macc: “The Most Successful Mine Action Program Ever”, Jj Scott
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Using groundbreaking new ideas and ingenious combinations of favorite demining methods, the Kosovo Mine Action Coordination Center (MACC) has succeeded in clearing the province of landmines in less than three years. Mr. John Flanagan, MACC Program Manager, offers insights on the MACC’s accomplishments and a vision for the future of mine action.
Building National Mine Action Capacity: It Is No Myth, Ian Mansfield
Building National Mine Action Capacity: It Is No Myth, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After the success of short term mine action interventions in Kuwait and Kosovo, there has been discussion about the value of the United Nations building national mine action capacity in the countries it supports, rather than implementing a more direct, hands-on strategy. While there is obviously no way of dictating a one-size-fits-all policy, this article will show that the concept of building national capacity remains a vital one and one that has a proven successful track record.
Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry
Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine Action work involves numerous dangers and risks. Yet the field of Mine Action and the stark beginnings of a mine action center often beget warm bonds. Stories from men involved in demining show what life is like handling munitions, and setting up and running mine programs.