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Implementing The Ottawa Convention In Southeast Europe: Meeting Expectations In A Challenging Environment, Kerry Brinkert
Implementing The Ottawa Convention In Southeast Europe: Meeting Expectations In A Challenging Environment, Kerry Brinkert
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As the 10-year deadline for fulfilling Article 5 of the Ottawa Convention is rapidly approaching for the first States that ratified or acceded to the Convention, each State Party faces the requirement that all known anti-personnel mines be destroyed. The author examines the progress and challenges that remain in Southeast Europe regarding Article 5 implementation
Capacity Building In Mine Action: Are We There Yet?, Olaf Juergensen
Capacity Building In Mine Action: Are We There Yet?, Olaf Juergensen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article flags some of the major debates within the broader development literature and introduces concepts that might help to better define and identify what is meant by "capacity development."
2007 Marks 10th Anniversary Of Mine Action Standards, Faiz Paktian
2007 Marks 10th Anniversary Of Mine Action Standards, Faiz Paktian
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The International Mine Action Standards are guidelines set by the United Nations to implement mine action programs safely and effectively. The author discusses the purpose and processes of the IMAS as well as provides various references for those interested in learning more about the IMAS.
Armed Non-State Actors: Their Contribution To Solving The Landmine Problem, Anki Sjöberg
Armed Non-State Actors: Their Contribution To Solving The Landmine Problem, Anki Sjöberg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Armed non-state actors are currently involved as fighting parties in conflicts all over the world; hence, for a true universalization of the rules and principles of human rights and international humanitarian law, the involvement of NSAs must be considered. This is equally true for prohibiting the use of AP mines because NSAs currently employ these devices. As NSAs are part of the problem, any solution must include them.
Quality Management In Demining Organisations, Charles Loxton
Quality Management In Demining Organisations, Charles Loxton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In this article, the International Standards Organization 9001:2000 Quality Management System is compared to what leading actors in quality management and business management deem to be current best practise. The aim of this paper is to show the universal application of the ISO 9001:2000 system as a quality-management system and that it complies with best practises in business and quality management around the world. This article will highlight a few of the most important ISO clauses and show how they are supported by best practises.