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Clutter Reduction In Manual-Demining Operations With The Help Of A Handheld Magnet Tool, Arnold Schoolderman, Yolanda Rieter-Barrell

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The authors discuss a study investigating the potential of permanent magnets for the reduction of metal clutter in manual demining operations.

Information Quality Management In Mine Action, Armen Harutyunyan

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Data management is a vital component of mine-action operations. Mismanagement of data originates in the field and often leads to unorganized operations and additional costs. A refocus on data-management guidelines and methodologies will result in better quality data management throughout the field.

Mine Action And Development: Why Should We Become Mad About It?, Humanity And Inclusion

Global CWD Repository

There is no right way or wrong way to use this position paper. It sets out the background and reasoning about the advantages of linking mine action and development that led to the four-year pilot project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and goes into detail on some of the sources of information that were used in the development of the concepts behind the pilot project.

Down To Earth: A Practical Guide For Mine Action And Development Interventions, M Carrier

Global CWD Repository

The purpose of this guide is to provide practical guidance for both mine action and development practitioners that wish to empower mine-affected populations to overcome poverty and participate more equally on socio-economic and political grounds in society.

This guide is intended for use by both mine action and development stakeholders that are interested in applying a development approach to complement existing mine action interventions.