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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.

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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.

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

Humanitarian Demining As A Precursor To Economic Development, John Lundberg

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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.

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Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean Feb 2006

Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean

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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.

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Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg Feb 2006

Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg

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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.

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

Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield

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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.

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Mine Action Support Group Update, Cisr Journal Feb 2006

Mine Action Support Group Update, Cisr Journal

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The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group, including updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service, the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF.

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Iran, Country Profile Feb 2006

Iran, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.

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Vietnam, Country Profile Feb 2006

Vietnam, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

No abstract provided.

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Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan Feb 2006

Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan

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After achieving independence in 1975, the Republic of Suriname experienced periods of intense political and economic instability. In 1986, a guerrilla war broke out in the eastern region of the country. For the next six years, the armed forces of Suriname were involved in a conflict with five insurgency groups, during which time an estimated 1,000 anti-personnel mines were employed. Following the signing of a peace treaty in 1992, the Organization of American States participated in demining operations supported by the governments of Holland, Guyana and Brazil. All mines were destroyed, with the excep-tion of one minefield sown by the …

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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.

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Observations On Recent Changes In The Northwest Cambodia’S Mine/Uxo Situation, Michael Simmons, Mao Vanna, Soun Chea, Noum Chay Roum Feb 2006

Observations On Recent Changes In The Northwest Cambodia’S Mine/Uxo Situation, Michael Simmons, Mao Vanna, Soun Chea, Noum Chay Roum

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Based on recently acquired data from selected areas in Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia, the authors offer a preliminary report on what appear to be very significant shifts in the nature of the mine/unexploded ordnance situation. The new data is used to make comparisons between the situation in 2000 and the current situation. Next, they offer evidence of how locally based initiatives appear to have become the predominant driving force of mine action in the selected areas.

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Usaid's Perspective: The Importance Of Social And Economic Development Strategies For Humanitarian Mine Action, Lloyd Feinberg Feb 2006

Usaid's Perspective: The Importance Of Social And Economic Development Strategies For Humanitarian Mine Action, Lloyd Feinberg

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In this article, the author details how USAID has changed over the years and the agency’s current focus. The five lessons discussed are a guide for donors to follow to assure dollars are well-spent.

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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.

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

Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen

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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.

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The War Goes On, Allan R. Vosburgh Feb 2006

The War Goes On, Allan R. Vosburgh

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By developing mine risk education and training materials specific to regions and countries, the Golden West Humanitarian Foundation tries to help prevent landmine casualties. Yet deaths and injuries from human interactions with explosive remnants of war continue to occur for many reasons.

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How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh Feb 2006

How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh

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This article reviews the contribution economists can make in the area of humanitarian mine clearance and describes the development of a software package and manual designed to help managers decide which combination of machine and manual methods should be used to clear minefields to the required safety standard at the lowest cost.

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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

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No abstract provided.

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Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile Feb 2006

Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile

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No abstract provided.

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Lrc System Allows Remote Disposal, Frederick L. Barthold Feb 2006

Lrc System Allows Remote Disposal, Frederick L. Barthold

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Panther Ridge Research initially designed a Laser Receiver Controller system for the blasting industry where non-electric shock tubing could be used as the lead for initiating the blast-hole pattern of the material to be blasted (known as the overburden). Presently, the system is being modified for the explosive ordnance disposal and unexploded ordnance technician. This tool was designed “by a tech for a tech,” and it is anticipated it will save operators many grueling hours of setting up the disposal sites, as well as cleanup after operations are completed.

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Lebanon, Country Profile Feb 2006

Lebanon, Country Profile

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No abstract provided.

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Rats To The Rescue: Results Of The First Tests On A Real Minefield, Ron Verhagen, Frank Weetjens, Christophe Cox, Bart Weetjens, Mic Billet Feb 2006

Rats To The Rescue: Results Of The First Tests On A Real Minefield, Ron Verhagen, Frank Weetjens, Christophe Cox, Bart Weetjens, Mic Billet

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The study in this article showed that using rats to evaluate mine risk is a very promising mine-detection method. When three rats were used to evaluate a contaminated area, the success rate was 95 percent, showing that rats can be a speedy and cost-effective means of mine detection.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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No abstract provided.

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Learning Takes Many Forms During Mine Action Mangers' Course, Nicole Neitzey Feb 2006

Learning Takes Many Forms During Mine Action Mangers' Course, Nicole Neitzey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In the summer of 2005, 19 senior-level managers from mine action programs worldwide descended on James Madison University in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to develop and improve their toolbox of management skills at a course sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme. Five weeks later, they left with a wealth of new knowledge, new friends and fond memories of their learning experience.

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

Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal

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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.

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Thailand, Country Profile Feb 2006

Thailand, Country Profile

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No abstract provided.

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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

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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.

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