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One Leg Dancing (Um Pé Que Dança) Angola Embraces The Future, Joe Lokey, Ken O'Connell Aug 2002

One Leg Dancing (Um Pé Que Dança) Angola Embraces The Future, Joe Lokey, Ken O'Connell

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

During a period of peace, demining efforts in Angola continue to require top priority in order to reopen the country to desperately needed aid programs. Unfortunately, funding by countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in recent years has been low due to a sense of confusion and an unsuccessful history of previously under-funded projects.

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Locating Landmines And Uxo: A Methodological Lesson From The Ethiopian Landmine Impact Survey, Michael Fleisher Aug 2002

Locating Landmines And Uxo: A Methodological Lesson From The Ethiopian Landmine Impact Survey, Michael Fleisher

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

One of the most important parts about implementing effective Landmine Impact Surveys is first identifying which communities have a landmine/UXO problem. The author describes how Expert Opinion Collection (EOC) is used in Ethiopia to overcome the obstacles survey teams face when gathering their information.

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The Mine Action Information Center And The State Department’S Humanitarian Demining Fellowship: Molding The Future Of The Landmine Community, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

The Mine Action Information Center And The State Department’S Humanitarian Demining Fellowship: Molding The Future Of The Landmine Community, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

James Madison University (JMU) is host to the State Department’s Mine Action Information Center (MAIC). The MAIC has given many students the opportunity, whether through local employment or the State Department’s Humanitarian Demining Fellowship, to learn and experience mine action. Today, many of JMU’s former students are players in the global landmine community.

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Building A Safer World “The Philly Way”, Mike Felker Aug 2002

Building A Safer World “The Philly Way”, Mike Felker

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

With the creation of the Philadelphia-area Adopt-A-Minefield program, many community members have offered their time and effort to raise money and awareness for the landmine problem in Mozambique. With new goals at hand, Philadelphians can expect to see the campaign continue, focusing on Afghanistan and the rest of the world.

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The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Landmines in Africa

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One Of A Kind: The Quick Reaction Demining Force, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

One Of A Kind: The Quick Reaction Demining Force, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mr. Harry “Murf” McCloy shares some of his insights into the formation and resulting success of the U.S. State Department’s unique Quick Reaction Demining Force (QRDF).

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Humanitarian Demining Research: The Future Role Of The European Union, Russell Gasser Aug 2002

Humanitarian Demining Research: The Future Role Of The European Union, Russell Gasser

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article aims to give an introduction to the information about the European Union’s (EU) Research and Technological Development (RTD) programme which is available on several of the EU websites. The sites are listed below.

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The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Program, Nicole Kreger Aug 2002

The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Program, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Research and Development (R&D) Program rapidly develops, evaluates and demonstrates equipment for humanitarian demining, hoping to improve the overall safety of the individual deminer and the efficiency of humanitarian demining operations worldwide. By collaborating with a number of different members of the humanitarian demining community, the R&D Program strives to cater to the needs of those in the field and effectively fill any technology gaps as quickly as possible.

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Moving Forward: Recommendations For A Landmine Victim Data Collection And Management System The Landmine Casualty Database Workshop At James Madison University (Jmu), May 13–14, 2002, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Moving Forward: Recommendations For A Landmine Victim Data Collection And Management System The Landmine Casualty Database Workshop At James Madison University (Jmu), May 13–14, 2002, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After discussing ways to develop a systematic and accurate system for the collection of victim data on a global basis, participants developed three sets of recommendations that were presented to the global community.

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Halo Trust In Angola, David Hartley Aug 2002

Halo Trust In Angola, David Hartley

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The HALO Trust, a British charity, is gaining acclaim for both the scope and quality of their demining operations. In Angola, HALO has successfully adapted to an unstable political climate to help clear mines and allow for the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced refugees. In light of Angola’s newfound peace, the Trust plans to expand their operations and finish the job.

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The Workshop On Assistance To Landmine Survivors And Victims In Southeastern Europe: Defining Strategies For Success, Ig, Slovenia, July 1-2, 2002, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

The Workshop On Assistance To Landmine Survivors And Victims In Southeastern Europe: Defining Strategies For Success, Ig, Slovenia, July 1-2, 2002, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Participants from throughout southeastern Europe and around the world gathered in Ig, Slovenia, just outside the capital city of Ljubljana, to discuss and provide suggestions for improving mine victim assistance in the Balkans.

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Data Integrity And Reliability Conference, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Data Integrity And Reliability Conference, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

During a four-day Data Integrity and Reliability Conference, participants discussed data entry problems and presented suggestions for improvement.

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Update: The Landmine Situation In Chechnya, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Update: The Landmine Situation In Chechnya, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Stemming from the ongoing war between Russian and Chechen forces, the use of anti-personnel mines throughout Chechnya continues today. As the landmine victim toll increases, much is being done in an attempt to alleviate the current state of affairs.

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James Madison University Professors Teach Gis In Slovenia, Margaret S. Busé Aug 2002

James Madison University Professors Teach Gis In Slovenia, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

GIS is one of the primary information management tools available for humanitarian demining, and is central to any national demining effort. This workshop focused on strengthening user’s knowledge of the GIS toolbox.

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What Use Is A Database Of Demining Accidents?, Andy Smith Aug 2002

What Use Is A Database Of Demining Accidents?, Andy Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The author has maintained a database of demining accidents for four years. It contains records of many of the explosive accidents that deminers suffer while going about their work. This article explains the uses and limitations of the database and the software developed to contain it.

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An Interview With Angelina Jolie, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

An Interview With Angelina Jolie, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie discusses her time in Cambodia and the effects of landmines there as well as the impact the trip had on her personally. She is willing to share her experiences with the world to help raise more awareness for mine action.

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Educating The United States: Landmines In And Out Of The Classroom, Susanna Sprinkel Aug 2002

Educating The United States: Landmines In And Out Of The Classroom, Susanna Sprinkel

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Enthusiastic students are giving back to their global community as U.S. Department of State-assisted landmine education programs are being launched in grammar schools, colleges and universities across the nation. In these programs, students are given a chance to both learn more about the global landmine crisis and to actively contribute to the mine action community.

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Demining Efforts In Namibia, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Demining Efforts In Namibia, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Previous mine clearance programs in Namibia started the country on a clear path towards demining success. Unfortunately, a current lack of funding and a spillover of the longstanding conflict in Angola have thwarted progress.

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Community Liaison In Mine Action: Partnerships For Growth, Tim Carstairs Aug 2002

Community Liaison In Mine Action: Partnerships For Growth, Tim Carstairs

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Using a Community Liaison model that emphasizes community participation, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) prioritises minefield clearance to lessen landmines’ impact on communities in Angola.

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Humanitarian Mine Action In Mozambique, Hildegard Scheu Aug 2002

Humanitarian Mine Action In Mozambique, Hildegard Scheu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mozambique is a geographically vast country populated by diverse ethnic and linguistic groups. While most areas are not heavily mined, landmines and UXO still affect a large part of its population. The author discusses the past, present and future of mine action in this country.

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Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith Aug 2002

Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article reports on an R&D programme in Zimbabwe that led to the development of safer demining handtools. The programme is an example of the way in which small changes can make the deminers’ work safer.

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An Interview With Hendrik Ehlers Of Mgm, Margaret S. Busé Aug 2002

An Interview With Hendrik Ehlers Of Mgm, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Hendrik Ehlers discusses the challenges facing demining in Africa, research and development, and mechanical clearance used by his company. His candid replies offer insight into the world of demining and managing a multifaceted organization.

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Mozambique, Country Profile Aug 2002

Mozambique, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Between the 1890s and 1920, Portugal led a military campaign to colonize Mozambique. After over 40 years of Portuguese rule, nationalist groups in Mozambique united to form the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). In 1964, FRELIMO began a movement of guerilla warfare against the Portuguese, starting a trend of civil war that would ravage Mozambique for decades. By the early 1970s, FRELIMO’s 7,000 guerilla fighters controlled most of central and northern Mozambique. In 1974, the Portuguese military overthrew the government and installed leadership that was sympathetic toward Mozambique. Portugal struck a mutual cease-fire agreement with FRELIMO and gave Mozambique its independence …

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Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek Aug 2002

Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The task of demining is highly dangerous. Deminers and humanitarian workers are at risk to injury every time they step onto a minefield. Jiri Chladek and the Zeman Company have developed a special boot to reduce risks incurred when stepping on landmines.

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Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Every technology under development makes big promises. Here are five projects that may someday impact the world of mine action.

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Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison Aug 2002

Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Force XX1 Solutions International recently developed a separate organization devoted to global humanitarian operations known as Humanitarian Force. Using mechanically assisted methods, the Humanitarian Force team worked with the Namibia Defense Force (NDF) to clear several hundred mined berms in northern Namibia.

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Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence Aug 2002

Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Following the buzz caused by sniffer wasps and the scurry from mine-seeking rats, now it seems it is time for the concept of Pookie to come into its own. Mine clearance specialist MineTech International is completing work on a three-year project to transform an abandoned Zimbabwean war relic into a cost-effective mine detection platform for the 21st century. Project leader Willie Lawrence of MineTech International plots the progress of the revival of Pookie.

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The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler Aug 2002

The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

On the basis of the conflict scenarios and the resultant threat, it is necessary to develop methods and means to eliminate the threat. Simply using available tools is not always easy. What is necessary is to optimally combine existing detection and clearance methods and, if necessary, to develop new, promising technologies in a targeted manner.

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Chad, Country Profile Aug 2002

Chad, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After centuries of domination by several autonomous and constantly warring kingdoms, the land that would eventually make up the nation of Chad was subjugated by France in the 1890s. The French colonized Chad only half-heartedly, using it primarily as a source of raw materials and unskilled labor, never bothering to institute any unifying or modernizing policies. Chad gained its independence from France in 1960 but immediately became ensnared in a morass of ethnic warfare. Like so many other post-independence African nations, internal strife—sporadically punctuated by outside incursions—delayed all national development programs for decades. In Chad, a 1975 military coup and …

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Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile Aug 2002

Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Conflicts existed between Ethiopia and Eritrea from 1935 until 1993, when Eritrea became an independent nation. In 1997, a trade war developed between the two nations, causing further disputes. Hostilities ceased in 2000, and the governments are now working to institute a clear borderline between the two countries. Meanwhile, mine action programs are being established to clear the large number of AT mines, AP mines and UXO that remain scattered along the border and throughout Ethiopia and Eritrea as a result of these and other conflicts.

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