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The European Commission: The Future Of Mine Action From A Donor’S Perspective, Margaret S. Busé
The European Commission: The Future Of Mine Action From A Donor’S Perspective, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
An interview with Daniela Dicorrado-Andreoni, Principal Administrator of the European Commission, highlights the goals of the European Commission and the role and future of donor funding.
Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott
Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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The Landmines Resource Center For Lebanon, Habbouba Aoun
The Landmines Resource Center For Lebanon, Habbouba Aoun
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After 15 years of war and 22 years of occupation, Lebanon is littered with landmines. The Landmines Resource Center (LMRC) seeks to improve the situation by collecting, analyzing and disseminating related data.
Mine Action In Egypt: The Landmine Struggle Center And Arabic Mine Action Campaign, Jenny Lange
Mine Action In Egypt: The Landmine Struggle Center And Arabic Mine Action Campaign, Jenny Lange
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Egypt’s land is plagued with almost 20 million mines/UXO dating back to WWII. The government does not want to remove them without help from those who planted them. In response, the Landmine Struggle Center and Arabic Mine Action Campaign were formed to help those who are affected.
Humanitarian Mine Action In Northern Iraq, Tim Carstairs
Humanitarian Mine Action In Northern Iraq, Tim Carstairs
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Through sustained efforts, the Mines Advisory Group has made significant progress in the demining of war-torn Northern Iraq. Cooperation with local villagers has been a key to their success.
Strategic Planning In Yemen, Tim Lardner, Matt Craig
Strategic Planning In Yemen, Tim Lardner, Matt Craig
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The first ever Landmine Impact Survey was completed in Yemen in July 2000 by the Mine Clearance Planning Agency. With the help of Cranfield Mine Action, Yemen has been developing a strategy to maximize the efficiency of its mine action program.
Background On The Mine/Uxo Problem, Mohamed Ahmen
Background On The Mine/Uxo Problem, Mohamed Ahmen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Twenty-two years of conflict have left a significant number of unfenced and unmarked mine fields in southern Lebanon, requiring strong coordination between various organizations in order to meet emergency demands.
Mine Field Breaching In Desert Storm, Thomas Houlahan
Mine Field Breaching In Desert Storm, Thomas Houlahan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the Gulf War, Iraqi troops laid over seven million mines throughout Kuwait, which resulted in a need for advanced techniques allowing American troops to quickly breach landmine-afflicted areas.
Let's Go About Our Work, Dennis Barlow
Let's Go About Our Work, Dennis Barlow
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The partnerships and spirit which develop within the context of mine action activities sometimes seem almost as important as the remediation of landmines itself.
The United States Central Command’S Role In The Middle East, Margaret S. Busé
The United States Central Command’S Role In The Middle East, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. CENTCOM humanitarian mine action program provides a successful interaction between US military trainers, the host country, the indigenous community and the non-governmental organizations while ridding the host country of landmines. Their train-the-trainer approach insures that there is an indigenous demining operation in place before U.S. forces exit the country.
Red Cross/Red Crescent Mine Action Involvement In The Middle East, Laurence Desvignes
Red Cross/Red Crescent Mine Action Involvement In The Middle East, Laurence Desvignes
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Middle East is an area significantly impacted by landmines, and there is a great need for the spread of mine awareness in mine-affected countries. The Red Cross and Red Crescent are hard at work in the region, attempting to raise mine awareness among the citizens of these nations.
An Interview With The Nicaraguan Minister Of Defense, Dr. José Adán Guerra Pastora, Margaret S. Busé
An Interview With The Nicaraguan Minister Of Defense, Dr. José Adán Guerra Pastora, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Minister of Defense stressed that demining operations in his country are purely a humanitarian mission. The ultimate goals are to make the land safe for the communities and its children.
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Landmines in Central and South America
Aicma: Helping Central America, Organization Of American States
Aicma: Helping Central America, Organization Of American States
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since its creation in 1998, Comprehensive Action against Anti-personnel Mines (AICMA) has been devoted to numerous landmine issues. Recently, however, AICMA has focused its attention on the vast problems found throughout Central America, allying itself with other organizations such as the Assistance Program for Demining in Central America (PADCA), a group largely devoted to humanitarian issues. Working together, AICMA and its partners have accomplished a great deal throughout the continent.
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The tools and technology of the demining world are constantly developing and improving. This article briefly describes several new instruments and techniques currently being developed that will hopefully aid in future demining activity.
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With funding and support from South African and international groups, the SADC teams up with IMEESA to improve deminers’ management and technology skills.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The GICHD works with numerous organizations to assist demining efforts in Central and South America. Through programs such as IMSMA and the Afghan Dog Program, GICHD has contributed significantly to mine action in Latin America and continues to do so.
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Clearing mines is expensive, and demining programs usually consume funding before reaching the task of mine removal. The authors suggest ways to make demining more practical, effective and economical using a "public-health" approach.
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
SOUTHCOM has humanitarian demining programs in several Central American countries. With help from the OAS, SOUTHCOM is able to make progress in helping this area become mine free.
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Colonel Rowcliffe discusses the efforts of the IADB, MARMINCA, OAS and PADCA in coordinating demining efforts in Central America.
Mine Detection Dogs In Central America: An Optimum Technology?, Jaime Perales
Mine Detection Dogs In Central America: An Optimum Technology?, Jaime Perales
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Using mine detection dogs offers many benefits as well as challenges. In the often rough terrain of Central America, dogs can detect mines where machinery is useless, yet climate and disease pose threats to the dogs’ effectiveness and sometimes even their survival.
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Recognizing that children are the segment of the population most vulnerable to mine-affected areas, UNICEF has focused its efforts in Central America to disseminating mine awareness information, assisting mine victims and preventing future mine incidents in Columbia, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The civil wars in Colombia have caused the deaths and disappearances of many innocent victims. Guerillas, insurgent groups and paramilitaries are all fighting to find peace, yet peace seems far away.
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United States coordinates aid across Latin America through mine awareness and clearance operations. Channeled mainly through the OAS, U.S. funds support comprehensive mine action programs as needed in Central America.
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Improved feedback prodders inform deminers of the amount of force exerted and alert them when the prodder’s angle approached or exceeds the 30 degree limit.
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
These stories are dedicated to all the people who have contributed, in one way or another, to the removal of mines worldwide and to the mine victims who must make the daily effort to reclaim their lives. Thank you Neyrín, Porfirio and Juan, and may God protect you. —José Ramon Zepeda B
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1989 AUSTCARE has been actively involved in mine action programs worldwide. The organization works closely with other groups to ensure the safety of people living in mine-affected countries.
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Roots of Peace, a non-profit NGO, works hard to provide solutions to landmine-stricken countries and communities around the world.
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Nicaragua's civil war of the 1980s left the country ridden with landmines. Since 1989 a number of organizations have been working in Nicaragua to overcome obstacles and improve the country's landmine situation.