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Priority Setting For Mine Action, J.J. Van Der Merwe
Priority Setting For Mine Action, J.J. Van Der Merwe
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Due to a lack of resources to enable all mine-affected communities to be cleared, countries must prioritize mine action activities. The following article addresses prioritization and suggests a new model to help improve the process.
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) envisions post-conflict societies being free from the impact of landmines in order to boost peace, stability and economic development. Since 1998, 14 surveys have been conducted, including one in northern Iraq by United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) and one in Lebanon through the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF). In 2003, seven surveys are being conducted with SAC support. This article describes the current status of the Landmine Impact Surveys (LISs) in Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Mine Risk Education: The Effective Way To Save Lives, Musa Jalalov, Vagif Sadigov
Mine Risk Education: The Effective Way To Save Lives, Musa Jalalov, Vagif Sadigov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In March 2000, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) assumed responsibility of the Mine Risk Education (MRE) Program implemented by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during 1997–1999. Through training mine risk educators and implementing an MRE program in affected communities and for refugees, ANAMA is hoping to reduce the number of incidents in Azerbaijan.
Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati
Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been instrumental in helping Albania address its mine action problems. The following article discusses what steps UNICEF—as well as other mine action organizations within Albania—have taken during and after the conflicts in 1999 to help offset landmine concerns of both victims and the general Albanian population.
The Americas: Regional Mine Action Seminar In Peru, Cisr Jmu
The Americas: Regional Mine Action Seminar In Peru, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During a two-day conference in Lima, Peru, participants reaffirmed their collective commitment and dedication to becoming a hemisphere free of AP mines.
The Cost Capture Issue In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
The Cost Capture Issue In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The necessity of cost capture is often overlooked in the mine action community. A truly successful cost assessment must include clear and effective cost-capture mechanisms and even a standard structure used throughout different mine action programs.
Ukraine Responds To New Mine Action Demands, Sergei Pashinsky
Ukraine Responds To New Mine Action Demands, Sergei Pashinsky
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Ukraine has been testing demining equipment as well as practicing new mine action methods in order to meet international guidelines. The following article from the director of the Ukrainian Mine Action Information Center (UMAIC), discusses the different types of demining equipment that Ukrainian deminers have tested and wish to use in the future.
Mine Action Technologies: Problems And Recommendations, M. Acheroy
Mine Action Technologies: Problems And Recommendations, M. Acheroy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine action research and development (R&D) is an ongoing process that has yielded many insightful and invaluable technologies. Future mine action R&D will require the collaboration of end-users, donors and technologists in order to develop equipment and tools based on real needs rather than assumed needs.
Priority Setting For Mine Action, Lutful Kabir, Emil M. Hasanov
Priority Setting For Mine Action, Lutful Kabir, Emil M. Hasanov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Due to a lack of resources to enable all mine-affected communities to be cleared, countries must prioritize mine action activities. The following article addresses prioritization and suggests a new model to help improve the process.
Landmine Impact Survey: Measurement And Display Of Suspected Areas, Hemi Morete
Landmine Impact Survey: Measurement And Display Of Suspected Areas, Hemi Morete
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The purpose of a Landmine Impact Survey (LIS) is "to facilitate the prioritisation of human, material and financial resources supporting humanitarian mine action at the national, regional and global level." The LIS process provides a different approach by measuring the socioeconomic impact of landmines on affected communities. The global application of the LIS has successfully refocused attention away from a purely quantitative measurement of a mine and UXO threat to a qualitative assessment of impact on mine-affected communities.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC). This article highlights some of the GICHD’s recent activities.
The Office Of Weapons Removal And Abatement: Broadening Mine Action To Include Other Conventional Threats, Hayden Roberts
The Office Of Weapons Removal And Abatement: Broadening Mine Action To Include Other Conventional Threats, Hayden Roberts
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. government has been a pioneer and dedicated supporter of humanitarian mine action since the first mine clearance programs began taking shape in Afghanistan in 1988. Through the investigation of new detection and clearance technologies, the development of indigenous mine action capacities and the formation of a wide array of public-private partnerships, the United States has demonstrated that its response to the persistent landmine problem remains a high priority. Impressive as the combined accomplishments of the U.S. government, the private sector, and other donor governments have been, they still, however, do not provide a full response to the enormous …
Colonel Vosburgh, Oasd (So/Lic): The Successes Of Technology, Margaret S. Busé
Colonel Vosburgh, Oasd (So/Lic): The Successes Of Technology, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Colonel Allen Vosburgh discusses the success of the Department of Defense (DoD) Research and Development (R&D) program, the challenges of meeting user needs and the role of the military in humanitarian demining operations.
Imsma V3.0: Experiences From The ”Imsma Diaspora”, Mohammed Qasim, John Walker
Imsma V3.0: Experiences From The ”Imsma Diaspora”, Mohammed Qasim, John Walker
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) V3.0 was released June 2003, and early experience with the system has been positive. Salient features are summarized, including geographic information system (GIS) capabilities based on ArcView GIS. Recommendations include operations-oriented training focusing on reporting information from IMSMA. The following article describes the new version and discusses local customization. The authors also describe upgrading to IMSMA V3.0 based on experience as IMSMA administrators and trainers within their organizations.
The Oas And Landmine Victims In Nicaragua, Carlos Orozco, Jaime Perales
The Oas And Landmine Victims In Nicaragua, Carlos Orozco, Jaime Perales
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Organization of American States (OAS) Mine Action Program has established a priority in providing prostheses and medical attention to landmine victims, as well as work training. In 2002, the program started a pilot project that provided job training and jobs to mine victims.
Masg Update, Cisr Jmu
Masg Update, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group (MASG). Included are updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
U.S. Humanitarian Demining R&D Program: Emerging Technologies, Sean Burke, Thomas Henderson, Roger Cresci
U.S. Humanitarian Demining R&D Program: Emerging Technologies, Sean Burke, Thomas Henderson, Roger Cresci
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Humanitarian Demining (HD) Research and Development (R&D) Program is continually innovating and applying new technology to the demining of landmine fields. Through these changes, the goal of worldwide mine clearance is within reach.
Standardized Testing Of Metal Detectors, T.J. Bloodworth, A.J. Sieber
Standardized Testing Of Metal Detectors, T.J. Bloodworth, A.J. Sieber
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Stemming from initiatives to promote standardization within humanitarian mine action, a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Workshop has been established to standardize the testing of metal detectors. This has produced a CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that gives principles, guidelines and procedures for detector testing.
Scientific Contributions To Demining Technology: Beliefs, Perceptions And Realities, Ian Mclean
Scientific Contributions To Demining Technology: Beliefs, Perceptions And Realities, Ian Mclean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
At a four-day conference in Brussels, scientists and demining practitioners exchanged findings from their studies of old and new demining technologies. The following article discusses some of the key developments and implications from the conference.
Using Bomb Disrupters In Demining Operations, Jennifer Cox
Using Bomb Disrupters In Demining Operations, Jennifer Cox
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The use of bomb disrupters has substantially impacted the demining community from the time of their invention to the present. Proparms Ltd., a world leader in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) manufacturing, is making headway with its products, which will help continue along the path of landmine casualty reduction.
Cromac: Center For Testing, Development And Training, Nikola Pavković
Cromac: Center For Testing, Development And Training, Nikola Pavković
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Having established the mine action program in Croatia, the Croatian Mine Action Center (CROMAC) created conditions to engage not only in the organization and execution of demining operations, but also in research, development and improvement of mine action techniques, technology, and methods; testing of demining machines; and testing of mine detection dogs (MDDs) and handlers, testing and field evaluation of modern technologies, training, and providing professional assistance within the region and beyond.
Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following report discusses the results of a pilot study designed to investigate the possibility that Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST) technology can be used for area reduction in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Anama Supports Mine Survivor Activities In Azerbaijan, Rauf Mamedov
Anama Supports Mine Survivor Activities In Azerbaijan, Rauf Mamedov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Rauf Mamedov, Mine Victim Support Officer of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA), conducted a survey during the week of 11–22 August 2003 on the needs and life conditions of the mine/UXO survivors in the Fizuli district of Azerbaijan based on a methodology that he developed. The study was considered a pilot project for future surveys. The results of Mamedov’s pilot project in August will provide ANAMA with additional knowledge of survey and analysis techniques in preparation for another nationwide survey to identify the concerns, needs and locations of mine/UXO survivors envisaged to be undertaken sometime around the …
Exchange For Peace, Cisr Jmu
Exchange For Peace, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A project organized by the office of the National Councilor Roland Wiederkehr (Member of the Swiss Parliament), Exchange for Peace brings young people from all over the world together to discuss and share their experiences and hopes for a brighter future. The theme of this year’s event was landmines and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the field of mine action.
Ddasaccident418, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident418, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
A bulldozer and crew contracted by the GA and managed by the AGA was working in Malvil on the day of the incident. [Victim No.1], Bulldozer driver, [Victim No.2], Driver’s Assistant and [Victim No.3], AGA appointed foreman were tasked with levelling the SLA bunds and clearing excess vegetation around the village. Immediately prior to the incident the bulldozer was on the dirt road running through the village and attempting to turn around. As the bulldozer moved off the road in its attempt to turn, an explosion occurred under the right hand track, tipping the bulldozer over and throwing the three …
Ddasaccident441, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident441, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
Narrative: During the removal of rubble, sand and rubbish in a holding area inside a building (area has been cleared with metal detector and excavation drills in April 2003 by [the same demining group]), the deminer was walking backwards and reaching the rear wall to fill his shovel again, as an uncontrolled detonation occurred. The detonation caused the traumatic amputation of his left foot.
Evaluation Report On Echo Funded Humanitarian Mine Action Pilot Projects In North-West Of Cambodia, Marcel Durocher, Agim Hoti, Mok Tonh, Keo Vut
Evaluation Report On Echo Funded Humanitarian Mine Action Pilot Projects In North-West Of Cambodia, Marcel Durocher, Agim Hoti, Mok Tonh, Keo Vut
Global CWD Repository
The European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) has been actively involved in mine action programs in Cambodia since 1996. ECHO recognized that there was a clear and urgent need to develop new approaches to address the needs of the most at risk communities. In mid 2002 it decided to fund three pilot initiatives with the objective of reducing mine/UXO risks and casualties in North Western Cambodia while taking into account the needs of local communities. This is an area, which recently witnessed a large influx of families from other parts of Cambodia. Many of these newcomers opted to take the …
Development And Test Of The Humanitarian Demining Sifting Excavator, Christopher Wanner
Development And Test Of The Humanitarian Demining Sifting Excavator, Christopher Wanner
Global CWD Repository
The Humanitarian Demining Sifting Excavator has been developed to address the problem of finding and clearing deeply buried, mixed minefields. The motivation for the development came from a 2002 site assessment by the team of an existing mine problem in Honduras. Areas were identified containing both antipersonnel and antitank landmines buried up to 0.5 meters in mineralized soils. Conventional mine clearing techniques employed in the areas of interest had uncovered widespread evidence of these deeply buried mines, however, these techniques were unreliable for consistently finding mines buried at these depths. The Sifting Excavator was proposed and chosen as the best …
Ddasaccident543, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident543, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
A BM-12 smoke shell was reported near the Safe UXO Store of [Demining group] teams working in Logar province. The acting TL briefed the SL to take the UXO away and demolish it. Mr. Paya-I-Din was climbing a hill while taking the UXO to the demolition pit, slipped and the accident happened. It is worth-mentioning that the UXO he was carrying did not explode and apparently a BD RPG7 fuse caused the injuries.
Ddasaccident421, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident421, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
The accident happened 21 September 2003. The truck was carrying deminers to work along the cleared section of the road. At 09:00 in the morning, the truck crossed into the uncleared area by a short distance and its left side front wheel detonated a TM-57 AT mine.