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2006

9.2

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Jordan, Country Profile Feb 2006

Jordan, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews, Cisr Journal Feb 2006

Book Reviews, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Book Review: Vanna’s Dance, Maria Almudevar-van Santen


Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte Feb 2006

Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The author explains why he thinks the international mine action and broader development communities are moving in the right direction by mainstreaming mine action into development programs where the degree of landmine contamination warrants.


Afghanistan, Country Profile Feb 2006

Afghanistan, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile Feb 2006

Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Cambodia, Country Profile Feb 2006

Cambodia, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Demining In Iran, Eddie Banks Feb 2006

Demining In Iran, Eddie Banks

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations classification of mine-affected countries names the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the world’s most affected countries. Historically Iran has been called the “cradle of civilization,” and it contains a number of important historical sites, including the ancient city of Persepolis (or Takht-e-Jamshid), which was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 322 B.C.


Iran, Country Profile Feb 2006

Iran, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard Feb 2006

An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Cost-effectiveness in the traditional sense of the word has many aspects and can be displayed in many ways. Several practical examples have been presented at various occasions involving issues like coordination, toolboxes, complementarities of methods, technologies, etc. I will attempt not to prod any further into that here.


Assisting Landmine Accident Survivors In The Thai-Burmese Border Region, Imbert Matthee Feb 2006

Assisting Landmine Accident Survivors In The Thai-Burmese Border Region, Imbert Matthee

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky Feb 2006

Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Although the much-publicized weapons of mass destruction have not been found in Iraq, less has been said about what munitions were found there, the hazards they present or the efforts of Coalition Forces to remove the stockpiles. This article gives a first-hand view of the perils in Iraq.


Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge Feb 2006

Coming Home, Edward Pennington-Ridge

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Adopt-A-Minefield Survivor Assistance Consultant Ed Pennington-Ridge visited Afghanistan from May 1 through May 20, 2005. Despite the challenging security environment and anti-Western riots that began while he was there, his trip reinforced the importance of the work that AAM and other mine action organizations are doing in this country.


Humanitarian Demining As A Precursor To Economic Development, John Lundberg Feb 2006

Humanitarian Demining As A Precursor To Economic Development, John Lundberg

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Using three specific examples—Mozambique, Eritrea and Iraq—the author shows clearly how demining and development go hand-in-hand. He shows how clearing mines to restore power lines, rail service and agricultural land helps communities become economically viable again.


Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal Feb 2006

Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Personal experiences with landmines and 10 years of working in mine action have shaped Johan van der Merwe’s life and views on what needs to be done to create a safer world.


Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg Feb 2006

Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

New playgrounds in mine-affected areas of Croatia provide a safe gathering place for children, families and the community. This local project of the Croatian Red Cross helps 45 communities enjoy the simple pleasures of life again.


Thailand, Country Profile Feb 2006

Thailand, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Hidden Killers In Afghanistan, Khair M. Sharif Feb 2006

Hidden Killers In Afghanistan, Khair M. Sharif

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Years of demining and mine action operations have reduced the number of casualties in Afghanistan, and lives are beginning to improve. Yet about eight percent of the estimated 33,000 communities in the country continue to be impacted and 12 percent of those are considered high-impact communities.


A Regional Approach: Mine And Uxo Risk Reduction In Vietnam, Laos And Cambodia, Andrew Wells-Dang Feb 2006

A Regional Approach: Mine And Uxo Risk Reduction In Vietnam, Laos And Cambodia, Andrew Wells-Dang

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia have similar mine and unexploded ordnance risk problems, a regional approach may contribute to finding solutions for these three. Understanding common features and challenges is a first step toward reducing the number of casualties in the region.


Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen Feb 2006

Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The fieldwork for the Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey was completed in January 2005, and the United Nations certified it 30 Sept. 2005. The final ALIS report is expected to be published in March 2006. This article provides an overview of the findings and how the mine action community in Afghanistan is using the results in its strategic planning.


A Personal Story: How Land Rights Affect Families, Chhun Phal An Feb 2006

A Personal Story: How Land Rights Affect Families, Chhun Phal An

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Chhun Pal An’s personal story shows clearly how wars and landmines impoverish people and that much more than simply removing landmines and explosive remnants of war is needed to improve the lives of citizens.


Integrated Mine Action: A Rights-Based Approach In Cambodia, Sally Campbell Feb 2006

Integrated Mine Action: A Rights-Based Approach In Cambodia, Sally Campbell

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The lives of some of the most impoverished Cambodians are beginning to improve as a result of new governmental programmes and nonprofit assistance that award land, provide training and offer other opportunities. Integrating mine action with other development programmes is building a sustainable economic community in Cambodia.


The Road To Mine Action And Development: The Life-Cycle Perspective Of Mine Action, Ted Paterson, Eric Filippino Feb 2006

The Road To Mine Action And Development: The Life-Cycle Perspective Of Mine Action, Ted Paterson, Eric Filippino

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

There are four main steps to completing the life cycle of mine action, and demining is just a small part. Without development, citizens continue to live in poverty and under oppression. The authors outline the four-step life cycle of mine action.


Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden Feb 2006

Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean Feb 2006

Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The author takes a look at the environmental impact of demining and shows how demining not only affects the environment but also bears heavily on development and economics.


Steel Wheels In Mozambique, Johan Van Zyl Feb 2006

Steel Wheels In Mozambique, Johan Van Zyl

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This down-in-the-trenches story about using a Casspir fitted with steel wheels to demine in Mozambique in the early 1990s makes you feel like you are right there. Getting rid of the mines was not the only problem the deminers had; sometimes getting past the insurgents was more challenging.


That Landmine Thing: Students Take On The Landmine Crisis, Zach Hudson, Karla Fuentes Feb 2006

That Landmine Thing: Students Take On The Landmine Crisis, Zach Hudson, Karla Fuentes

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.


Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield Feb 2006

Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research, and provides support to the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention.


How Deminer Position Contributes To Injury, François-Xavier Jetté, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Ismail El Maach, Aris Makris, Matt Ceh, Denis Bergeron Feb 2006

How Deminer Position Contributes To Injury, François-Xavier Jetté, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Ismail El Maach, Aris Makris, Matt Ceh, Denis Bergeron

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Research shows injury risks to deminers can vary depending on their body positioning. Here, the authors present the preliminary results of a study testing the effects of body position on deminer injury using mannequins. They hope to refine further their methodology and continue to learn information that will benefit the demining community.


The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 9.2 (2006), Cisr Journal Feb 2006

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 9.2 (2006), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Asia and the Pacific | Social and Economic Development Strategies | Research and Development


Lebanon, Country Profile Feb 2006

Lebanon, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.