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2002

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Ethiopia And Eritrea Mine Action Coordination Center: Unmee-Macc, Bob Kudyba Apr 2002

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.

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The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.1 (2002), Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.1 (2002), Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

National Mine Action Programs, and Mine Action Education

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Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib Apr 2002

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.

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The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé Apr 2002

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.

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The Kosovo Macc: “The Most Successful Mine Action Program Ever”, Jj Scott Apr 2002

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.

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Building National Mine Action Capacity: It Is No Myth, Ian Mansfield Apr 2002

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.

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Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry Apr 2002

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.

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