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Community Participation In Mine Action: Study In Kwanza Sul Province, Angola, Ruth Bottomley
Community Participation In Mine Action: Study In Kwanza Sul Province, Angola, Ruth Bottomley
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In line with the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) international strategy, which promotes a rights-based partnership approach, the NPA is committed to exploring new approaches to mine action that promote greater involvement of the local mine affected populations. A starting point in this process is a review and conceptual framework paper prepared for NPA by Ruth Bottomley. Through a review of existing documents, the paper provides a reflection on why community participation is important in mine action and outlines some of the challenges. Existing examples of community participation in mine action are compiled with documented strengths and weaknesses.
Mine Risk Education In Jordan: A Preliminary Needs And Capacities Assessment, Gichd
Mine Risk Education In Jordan: A Preliminary Needs And Capacities Assessment, Gichd
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At the request of the National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation (NCDR), the GICHD conducted a mission to Jordan in October 2005 to undertake a preliminary national needs and capacities assessment for mine risk education (MRE). It is intended that this preliminary assessment will form the basis for decisions within the NCDR and its partners about future MRE programming in the country.
A Study Of Scrap Metal Collection In Lao Pdr, Gichd
A Study Of Scrap Metal Collection In Lao Pdr, Gichd
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This report sets out a basic analysis of the components of the scrap metal trade, the relationship between the scrap metal trade and UXO accidents, and the different forms of response that currently work to mitigate such accidents. It also examines the humanitarian, economic, administrative and legal context that must necessarily frame any response to this issue. The study identifies certain key areas around which decisions will need to be made in any determination of the way forward.
A Study Of Manual Mine Clearance, Gichd
A Study Of Manual Mine Clearance, Gichd
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Manual mine clearance is the fundamental tenet of mine action, yet has never been thoroughly analysed. The GICHD has managed a study into manual mine clearance analysing the history, management, methodologies and systems in use, risk assessment and risk management of the process and product and costings of manual mine clearance programmes. The report published shows that, whilst safety has improved significantly since the early days of mine clearance, there are still room for improvements in many areas. The study identifies positive examples of innovation and novel techniques that improve productivity and ultimately value for the donor and end user …
Report Of The Focus Group Workshop On Victim And Casualty Data Collection And Support Requirements For Imsma Version 4, Cisr
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The Mine Action Information Center (MAIC) at James Madison University (JMU) hosted a focus group workshop on 15-16 August 2005 in support of the development of version 4 of the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA). Mr. Alan Arnold, the IMSMA program manager, tasked the MAIC to organize and host the workshop in order to bring together subject matter experts in the fields of Mine Risk Education (MRE) and Mine Victim Assistance (MVA). The objective was to elicit, categorize and record comment on and suggestions for the proposed design of Victim and Casualty Data Collection and Analysis modules for …