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Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean
Environmental Applications In Demining, Ian Mclean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg
Playgrounds Without Mines, Vijorka Roseg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Mine Action Support Group Update, Cisr Journal
Mine Action Support Group Update, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Iran, Country Profile
Iran, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Vietnam, Country Profile
Vietnam, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan
Suriname Demining Mission, Juan Carlos Ruan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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 …
Hidden Killers In Afghanistan, Khair M. Sharif
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.
Observations On Recent Changes In The Northwest Cambodia’S Mine/Uxo Situation, Michael Simmons, Mao Vanna, Soun Chea, Noum Chay Roum
Observations On Recent Changes In The Northwest Cambodia’S Mine/Uxo Situation, Michael Simmons, Mao Vanna, Soun Chea, Noum Chay Roum
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Usaid's Perspective: The Importance Of Social And Economic Development Strategies For Humanitarian Mine Action, Lloyd Feinberg
Usaid's Perspective: The Importance Of Social And Economic Development Strategies For Humanitarian Mine Action, Lloyd Feinberg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
A Personal Story: How Land Rights Affect Families, Chhun Phal An
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.
Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen
Afghanistan Landmine Impact Survey, Patrick Fruchet, Mike Kendellen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
The War Goes On, Allan R. Vosburgh
The War Goes On, Allan R. Vosburgh
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh
How Can Economists Contribute To Mine Action?, Dan Marsh
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
That Landmine Thing: Students Take On The Landmine Crisis, Zach Hudson, Karla Fuentes
That Landmine Thing: Students Take On The Landmine Crisis, Zach Hudson, Karla Fuentes
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile
Burma (Myanmar), Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Lrc System Allows Remote Disposal, Frederick L. Barthold
Lrc System Allows Remote Disposal, Frederick L. Barthold
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Lebanon, Country Profile
Lebanon, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Rats To The Rescue: Results Of The First Tests On A Real Minefield, Ron Verhagen, Frank Weetjens, Christophe Cox, Bart Weetjens, Mic Billet
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.
How Deminer Position Contributes To Injury, François-Xavier Jetté, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Ismail El Maach, Aris Makris, Matt Ceh, Denis Bergeron
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.
An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard
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.
Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden
Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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.
Thailand, Country Profile
Thailand, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte
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.
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Visiting Laos and Cambodia can be a bit frightening for anyone— especially a 14-year-old girl. “Why are we going there?” I whined on the plane to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I had just been reading an article about Asia’s most dangerous countries, and it featured Cambodia. Why would my parents take me there?
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In many of his colleagues’ eyes, Chris North is someone who is determined to fight for mine action and make changes, whether those changes are through managing projects or expressive poetry. His unwavering dedication to mine action makes North a hero in his field.
Blast Protection For Uxo Operations Including Demining, Glenn Miles
Blast Protection For Uxo Operations Including Demining, Glenn Miles
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mines, UXO and improvised explosive devices are explosive hazards that have proliferated for many decades. In a post-conflict scenario, these are sometimes known collectively as explosive remnants of war. While global initiatives have limited the spread of certain types of devices (especially anti-personnel mines), a considerable problem still exists and will continue for many years to come.
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine action is changing. This is not 1997 and what the international community has learned in the past eight years clearly indicates that the path forward is something different from what a literal reading of the Ottawa Convention would suggest. The Landmine Impact Survey process has demonstrated very clearly that only a small portion of the minefields—normally less than 20 percent—account for the vast majority of casualties and lost economic opportunities. The mine action community has a responsibility to profit from this new knowledge and to adjust its approach accordingly.
Taking Learning To The Field: Fort A.P. Hill Demining Equipment Demonstration, Sarah Sensamaust
Taking Learning To The Field: Fort A.P. Hill Demining Equipment Demonstration, Sarah Sensamaust
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As part of the Senior Managers Course con- ducted by the Mine Action Information Center during the summer of 2005, representatives from international mine action organizations had the opportunity to see the latest demining equipment demonstrations at Virginia’s Fort A.P. Hill. Watching from the bleachers in the mid-summer heat, the participants saw demonstrations high- lighting over a dozen pieces of demining equipment ranging from detection to neutralization technologies. Their visit was hosted by the U.S. Department of Defense Humanitarian Demining Research, Development and Engineering Center, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate at Fort Belvoir, VA., as part of the Department …