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Socio-Economic Impact Of Landmines In Iraq, Cisr Jmu
Socio-Economic Impact Of Landmines In Iraq, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Years of war and internal conflict have left Iraq littered with landmines, UXO and stockpiled munitions. Mr. Johan Van Der Merwe of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and Colonel Lionel Dyck, MineTech chairman, describe the hazards Iraqis face that threaten normal activity and disrupt socio-economic redevelopment.
The Progress Of Mozambique’S Accelerated Demining Programme, Florencio Chongo
The Progress Of Mozambique’S Accelerated Demining Programme, Florencio Chongo
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In order to help make Mozambique a safer place, the Accelerated Demining Program (ADP) has expanded its capabilities with the addition of more mine detection dogs (MDDs) and a new mechanical clearance device.
Opportunities For Regional Cooperation In Mine Action In Southeastern Europe, Ian Mansfield
Opportunities For Regional Cooperation In Mine Action In Southeastern Europe, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The goal of addressing landmine problems in southeastern Europe (SE Europe) with a regional approach entails the cooperation of countries on a number of complex issues. The following article discusses some of the primary issues involved in the process of incorporating a regional approach to landmine problems in SE Europe.
An Update On The Mine Action Support Group, Cisr Jmu
An Update On The Mine Action Support Group, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group (MASG). This includes updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Programs In The Balkans And Caucasus, Whitney Tolliver
U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Programs In The Balkans And Caucasus, Whitney Tolliver
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since the establishment of the Republic of Slovenia’s International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance (ITF) in 1998, the United States has provided more than $52 million (U.S.) in humanitarian demining assistance to the countries in southeast Europe. This includes the recent expansion of funding assistance to countries in the Caucasus region. Together, the United States, the ITF, the mine-affected countries in the region and an impressive number of donors have demonstrated the success of regional cooperation.
Bosnia And Herzegovina Mine Problem: Priority Setting, Darvin Lisica
Bosnia And Herzegovina Mine Problem: Priority Setting, Darvin Lisica
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With so many tasks to complete and limited resources with which to complete them, the importance of priority setting to mine action cannot be overstated. The author describes how priority setting relates to mine action in Bosnia and Herzegovina and suggests how to go about setting such priorities.
Kosovo After The Unmacc And Beyond, Steven E. Saunders
Kosovo After The Unmacc And Beyond, Steven E. Saunders
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Over the past few years, the United Nations Mine Action Coordination Centre (UNMACC) has transferred mine action responsibilities to national organizations within Kosovo. The following article discusses how a number of different agencies within Kosovo are working together in various capacities to address mine action issues.
Mine Action In Bosnia’S Special District: A Case Study, Matthew Bolton
Mine Action In Bosnia’S Special District: A Case Study, Matthew Bolton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Brčko Municipality, located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), was a fierce battleground during the war from 1992 to 1995. Because of the Brčko district’s unique, strategic and symbolic significance to all sides of the conflict, it was the only issue left unresolved by the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the war in December 1995, which had divided the country into two decentralized semi-autonomous “entities”: the Republika Srpska (populated mostly by Serbs) and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (populated mostly by Bosniaks and Croats).
Gis Helps Harvest The Dragon Seed, Jim Baumann
Gis Helps Harvest The Dragon Seed, Jim Baumann
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In an effort to establish regional coordination of demining activities in southeast Europe, the European Commission (EC) prepared and proposed a Geographic Information System (GIS) project called the “Geographical Information System for Mine Action in Southeast Europe” (GISMASE). The goal of the project is to create high-definition maps that will include the identification of mined areas and their socio-economic and security implications, as well as the development of GIS training capabilities so that the project can be locally supported.
Women Deminers In Croatia, Cisr Jmu
Women Deminers In Croatia, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Female deminers are a minority in a region where, at present, Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA) is the only organization in which women are working as deminers. Vanja Raznjevic, Silvija Bogdany and Vjekoslava Goricanec are three women who were hired by NPA to work as deminers in Croatia.
A War Far From Over: Iraq’S Landmine Struggle, Nicole Kreger
A War Far From Over: Iraq’S Landmine Struggle, Nicole Kreger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With the end of major hostilities, there comes an urgent need for UXO/ mine clearance teams to start tackling their arduous task. A number of countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have begun to take on this responsibility, hoping to eliminate fear and restore a sense of security to the newly freed Iraqi people.
Stop Mines Launches Landmine Survivor Project, Radosav Zivkovic, Megan Burke
Stop Mines Launches Landmine Survivor Project, Radosav Zivkovic, Megan Burke
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Stop Mines, a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), is currently training 10 landmine survivors to become beekeepers through the “May Life Be Sweet” project. A small portion of the money raised through the sale of honey will be used to fund the training of other landmine survivors. This project has been funded by Adopt-A-Minefield (AAM), a program of the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. and in partnership with the Better World Fund, through its survivor assistance program.
Chechnya: Reconstruction Amidst The War, Kristina Davis
Chechnya: Reconstruction Amidst The War, Kristina Davis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In 2003 the need for mine action assistance in the northern Caucasus remains formidable. By furthering mine awareness, survivor assistance and data collection, organizations such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are helping the people of Chechnya do what they can to survive during times of war.
Mine Problem In The Region Of Southeastern Europe: The Itf And Seemacc, Damir Gorseta, Eva Veeble, Sabina Beber
Mine Problem In The Region Of Southeastern Europe: The Itf And Seemacc, Damir Gorseta, Eva Veeble, Sabina Beber
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
SE Europe is one of the most mine-affected regions in the world. This article examines the extent of the mine and UXO problem in each of the mine-affected countries in SE Europe, as well as discusses the steps being taken by various organizations in order to solve the mine-related problems in the region.
Deminers Facing More Responsibilities In Developmental Phase, Leng Mouly
Deminers Facing More Responsibilities In Developmental Phase, Leng Mouly
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In Cambodia, mine action is no longer only about saving lives; it is also about supporting development efforts. However, in the context of development, the quality of mine clearance will be scrutinized. A recent mine accident during road construction has raised new issues involving the responsibilities of deminers.
Hierarchic Approach To Mine Action In Croatia, Nenad Mladineo, Snjezana Knezic, Damir Gorseta
Hierarchic Approach To Mine Action In Croatia, Nenad Mladineo, Snjezana Knezic, Damir Gorseta
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Republic of Croatia is one of the 10 most mine-contaminated countries in the world. There are almost 750,000 mines on 1,630 sq km of mine-suspected areas. About 170 sq km are actual minefields, while the rest of the area is contaminated with individual explosive ordnance. Mine-affected areas that have not been used for years, pose a huge economic problem and obstruct infrastructure development, reconstruction, and return of displaced persons to their normal lives. They also pose a significant safety problem. In particular, any activities carried out in mine-contaminated areas significantly threaten human lives and material assets. It is estimated …
Saloglu Project: Process Launched, Shirin Rzayeva
Saloglu Project: Process Launched, Shirin Rzayeva
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On April 28, 2003, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters in Brussels, the presentation of a project on clearance and destruction of pieces of UXO on the territory of a former Soviet military warehouse near Saloglu village in Azerbaijan took place. The presentation was part of the Regular Meeting of Political Military Steering Committee of NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP) Program. The project has been approved and the “green light” has been given for the fundraising process and subsequent implementation of the Saloglu Project to begin.
Eudem2: Overview And Some Early Findings, Karin De Bruyn, Mike Barais, Claudio Bruschini, Jerzy Wtorek
Eudem2: Overview And Some Early Findings, Karin De Bruyn, Mike Barais, Claudio Bruschini, Jerzy Wtorek
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After the overwhelmingly positive feedback and encouragement in response to the EUDEM1 project, work on EUDEM2 has begun. This article describes the second version of the EUDEM study and some of its initial results.
Itep Work Plan, Marta Garotta
Itep Work Plan, Marta Garotta
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The author presents an overview of Test and Evaluation (T&E) projects within the International Test and Evaluation Program for Humanitarian Demining (ITEP). ITEP is involved in testing and evaluating equipment, systems and methods.
Logistics-Explosives-Safety, Rolf Oechslin, Jørgen Schneider
Logistics-Explosives-Safety, Rolf Oechslin, Jørgen Schneider
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Cost, safety, and compliance with international regulations are among the most important factors with respect to shipping explosives. The following article gives detailed insight into the transport and storage of explosives necessary for destroying mines and UXO.
Ccmat Update, Cisr Jmu
Ccmat Update, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article includes excerpts from the Canadian Center for Mine Action (CCMAT) Newsletter intended as a means of keeping the public up to date on CCMAT programs.
Mine Free Planet: A Sri Lankan Vision, Michael Pickering
Mine Free Planet: A Sri Lankan Vision, Michael Pickering
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
One organisation is determined to make a difference in the lives of thousands living in mine-affected areas of Sri Lanka. Conservative estimates reveal the humanitarian demining work to be carried out in Sri Lanka will take between 10 and 15 years. Although an official figure is yet to be confirmed, a recent report suggests an estimated 900,000 mines have been laid in Jaffna and Killinochchi districts alone. This does not include UXO and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
They Started With A Temple: Jahds In Thailand, Paddy Blagden
They Started With A Temple: Jahds In Thailand, Paddy Blagden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Japanese Alliance for Humanitarian Demining Support (JAHDS), better known for its research and development of Ground Penetrating Radar (Mine Eye), recently became involved in mine clearance. In the process of testing mine clearance equipment, JAHDS cleared an area around an ancient Khmer temple.
Taming The Minefields, Davor Druzijanic
Taming The Minefields, Davor Druzijanic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Demining is a dangerous, labor-intensive and costly process. An underlying precept of successful demining operation is a perfect safety record. The question is, how can a perfect safety record be achieved while the overall cost of the demining operation be reduced at the same time? It is not an easy or simple task, but with a good tool box and a skilled management team this can be accomplished.
The Albanian Mine Action Programme, Jab Swart
The Albanian Mine Action Programme, Jab Swart
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Albanian government, working in conjunction with various governments and organisations, is slowly working its way towards establishing a stronger national mine action programme and, eventually, a mine-free Albania.
Victim Assistance In Iraq, Cisr Jmu
Victim Assistance In Iraq, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Large amounts of UXO and mines left behind from the continuing conflict in Iraq have resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of victims. This article was written while the coalition forces were still engaged in conventional combat prior to the fall of Saddam Hussein.
True Stories From Mine Victims In Northern Albania, Aurora Bushati
True Stories From Mine Victims In Northern Albania, Aurora Bushati
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Mine and Weapon Victims Association (MVA) has worked to keep the population of 39 border villages in northern Albania informed about mine threats. MVA has also helped victims rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Izet Ademi and Lumturi Muhadri are among those working successfully with the MVA.
Mine Victim Assistance As A Part Of Strengthening The Health Sector In Azerbaijan, Rauf Mamedov, Aziz Aliyev
Mine Victim Assistance As A Part Of Strengthening The Health Sector In Azerbaijan, Rauf Mamedov, Aziz Aliyev
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In July 1998, following consultation with its UN partners, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), acting in its capacity as a focal point for all mine-related activities within the UN system, offered to field a multidisciplinary inter-agency mission to assess the requirement for further UN assistance in Azerbaijan. The mission found a serious dearth of recorded data concerning mine/UXO casualties. Even agencies dealing directly with mine victims, such as hospitals and prosthetic centers, have no mechanisms to disaggregate data on mine/UXO victims from other war-related injuries.
Uidma In Bosnia And Herzegovina, With Possibilities For Wider Use, Almir Budalica
Uidma In Bosnia And Herzegovina, With Possibilities For Wider Use, Almir Budalica
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Centre (BHMAC) recognized the need for and developed a new model of the Unique Identifier of Mine Action (UIDMA). The author outlines the new model and its benefits in identifying aspects of mine action.
The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) is an international non-profit organization created in response to the need for defining and quantifying the scope and impact of landmines worldwide. At present, SAC is operating in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lebanon and Somalia.