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Priority Setting For Mine Action, Lutful Kabir, Emil M. Hasanov
Priority Setting For Mine Action, Lutful Kabir, Emil M. Hasanov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Due to a lack of resources to enable all mine-affected communities to be cleared, countries must prioritize mine action activities. The following article addresses prioritization and suggests a new model to help improve the process.
Azerbaijan Mine Action Program: The Information Leverage, Aziz Aliyev
Azerbaijan Mine Action Program: The Information Leverage, Aziz Aliyev
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The effective and steady working partnership between the Information Department of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) has enabled the development of the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA). The following article outlines the relationship between ANAMA and GICHD and their joint success.
Multicriterial Analysis Application In Mine Action, Damir Gorseta
Multicriterial Analysis Application In Mine Action, Damir Gorseta
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The author proposes how multicriterial analysis should be used to select areas where demining will have the strongest impact on risk reduction, return of displaced persons, and revitalisation of economic and social life.
Mine Action Clearance Operations Set To Begin In Tajikistan, Kevin Dansereau, Ian Clarke
Mine Action Clearance Operations Set To Begin In Tajikistan, Kevin Dansereau, Ian Clarke
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in conjunction with the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) signed an agreement in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, at the end of May that will begin the first internationally-supported mine action program in Tajikistan. The following article provides a brief discussion of the landmine situation in Tajikistan and the goals of the new mine action project.
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.
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).
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.
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 …
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.
An Interview With Colin King, Margaret S. Busé
An Interview With Colin King, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Colin King is a graduate of Sandhurst. He served 14 years in the British Army, gaining extensive knowledge of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and served both as an instructor at the British EOD School and as the sole EOD analyst for the Ministry of Defense for six years. He founded an EOD consultancy company, which conducts assessments, training and operational trials worldwide. He is also the editor of Jane’s Mines and Mine Clearance.
The K9 Demining Corps In Lebanon, Amy Eichenberg
The K9 Demining Corps In Lebanon, Amy Eichenberg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Thanks to the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), dogs are playing a large role in the demining of Lebanon.
Use Of Multi-Criteria Analysis In Allocating Eod Teams In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
Use Of Multi-Criteria Analysis In Allocating Eod Teams In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In this article, the author aims to set out how a standard economic planning tool, multi-criteria analysis (MCA), can be used to help plan allocation of mobile explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams between regions in a humanitarian mine action program and solicit comments on how the model could be developed.
How Product Design Can Improve Manual Demining, Anders Ilsoy
How Product Design Can Improve Manual Demining, Anders Ilsoy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Design without Borders (DwB) programme was initiated and is led by Norsk Form, the Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture. It aims to use designers’ creative and analytical skills to create solutions for developing countries and areas of emergency. DwB aims to create meeting points between problem owners and professional problem solvers, and to be a catalyst for cooperation and development of new products and services. Our demining work is carried out in close collaboration with Norwegian Peoples Aid (NPA).
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Impact Of Current Negotiations, Paul Ellis
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Impact Of Current Negotiations, Paul Ellis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
“While there has been significant progress in reducing the scourge of APLs, the menace posed by unexploded artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, cluster bomb submunitions and other similar objects must also be addressed.”—ICRC President Jakob Kellenberger, 2002.
Imas And Ppe Requirements, Andy Smith
Imas And Ppe Requirements, Andy Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This paper explains the personal protective equipment (PPE) that a demining group must use in order to comply with the United Nations’ International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). The author was an active member of the User Focus Group advising the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) when they made the current IMAS revision. He continues as an elected member of the IMAS Review Board. The author has also maintained a database of demining accidents for five years, and uses the evidence of real accidents to inform his views on protection needs.
Manual Demining In Lebanon, Max Dyck
Manual Demining In Lebanon, Max Dyck
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
MineTech International has been tasked with clearing 1,300 square kilometres of land in southeast Lebanon. In the space of nine months, MineTech deminers have disarmed and destroyed 23,300 mines, clearing 2.2 million of the total three million square metres of land. As MineTech approaches completion of this first major task in Lebanon, MineTech Project Manager Max Dyck and Team Supervisor Moses Sibanda present their individual perspectives on the challenge.
Mine Drill For Drevers, Hugh Morris
Mine Drill For Drevers, Hugh Morris
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With its Mine Dog Centre in Pretoria, MineTech International has begun a two-year program to assess the potential of the Drever for development as an alternative breed for mine detection work. The programme has been initiated by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), which has provided six dogs for the project. The study involves keeping detailed records of all areas of the Drevers’ development process to identify both the positive and negative aspects in training these dogs as mine detection dogs (MDDs). The project began in October 2002, and although it is still in early stages, some interesting …
A Fresh Approach To Road Clearance Operations, Roger West
A Fresh Approach To Road Clearance Operations, Roger West
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
UXB International has employed a combined approach to clearance activities in the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The author discusses how his organization uses this unique method of mine clearance.
Tmac: Conquering Thailand’S Unique Mine Problem, Nicole Kreger
Tmac: Conquering Thailand’S Unique Mine Problem, Nicole Kreger
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) faces a number of challenges in coping with the country’s landmine situation, but the organization is making progress, one step at a time. For more insight into TMAC’s operations, Mr. Dave McCracken, Chief Technical Adviser of TMAC, recently shared some of his views on demining, including the successes and challenges, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and what lies ahead.
The Swedish Eod And Demining Centre, Thore Backman
The Swedish Eod And Demining Centre, Thore Backman
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article briefly introduces the Swedish Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Demining Centre (SWEDEC) and illustrates its role and principal activities within both military and mine action contexts.
Mine Detection Dogs In Denmark, Mikael Borch Madsen
Mine Detection Dogs In Denmark, Mikael Borch Madsen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Danish Mine- and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)-Technicians (DANMINAR A/S), a company based in Denmark, provides various types of training for dogs in locating such things as bombs, drugs, mines and more. This article outlines their history and progress in the field of detection dogs.
Mine Detection Dog Program: The Cambodian Experience, H.E. Khem Sophoan
Mine Detection Dog Program: The Cambodian Experience, H.E. Khem Sophoan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the seven years since its creation, Cambodia’s Mine Detection Dog (MDD) Program has grown and developed to become a fully integrated part of the country’s mine clearance strategy. This article highlights the program’s history and achievements.
News From The Oas, Whitney Tolliver
News From The Oas, Whitney Tolliver
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1996, the OAS Mine Action Program has assisted the government of Costa Rica in its efforts of mine clearance, mine risk education (MRE) and victim rehabilitation. On December 10, 2002, the country became the first in the Americas to officially declare itself free of AP mines. Mine contamination within the country had been concentrated primarily along the northern border as a result of the conflict in Nicaragua. Costa Rica itself has never produced, imported, stockpiled or used AP mines.
Remote Explosive Scent Training: Genuine Or A Paper Tiger?, Håvard Bach, Ian Mclean
Remote Explosive Scent Training: Genuine Or A Paper Tiger?, Håvard Bach, Ian Mclean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article briefly discusses many of the research challenges presented by the Remote Explosive Scent Training (REST) concept. These challenges were reviewed at a recent workshop (8–12 February 2003), hosted by APOPO at the Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania, and attended by all current players involved in developing or using REST for demining purposes.
The U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program: Helping Countries “Get On Their Feet”, Jenny Lange
The U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program: Helping Countries “Get On Their Feet”, Jenny Lange
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1988, the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program (formerly the U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program) has been involved in mine action efforts around the globe. While much has been written about the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program over the past few years, it is useful to review the program’s fundamentals if only to remind ourselves of its policy and procedural aspects.
The Survey Action Center, David Hartley
The Survey Action Center, David Hartley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) is an international organization with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is registered in the United States as a non-profit organization. SAC serves as the executing agency for Landmine Impact Surveys (LISs). These surveys will allow for greater prioritization of demining efforts and further integration of the various mine action sectors.
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency And Mine Action, Pehr Lodhammar
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency And Mine Action, Pehr Lodhammar
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Swedish Rescue Services Agency (SRSA) is a Swedish governmental organization that has been involved in Mine Action since 1999. Currently, the SRSA is involved in mine action in Eritrea, Kosovo, Jenin, Lebanon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The SRSA conducts a number of mine-related research and development (R&D) projects and hopes to become an operational mine clearance operator in the future.
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article explains developments since the issue of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) 10.30 in order to illustrate the potential amendments to IMAS 10.30 over the next two years.
First Person: Deminers’ Stories, Cisr Jmu
First Person: Deminers’ Stories, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Personal stories open a unique world by revealing the challenging experiences in the life of a deminer. These stories are compiled from the CD Landmines: Clearing the Way, which showcases field experiences and explains how the U.S. government and the international community are working together to solve the landmine problem.