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Regional Cooperation:Mddc For Se Europe, Marija Trlin
Regional Cooperation:Mddc For Se Europe, Marija Trlin
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As the refinement of mine-detection methods becomes more important, the Mine Detection Dog Center for South East Europe is answering the call, training dogs and handlers for effective detection. Working with animals is not easy, but the MDDC has been very successful in its operations. The organization focuses on regional cooperation, and has worked in areas such as Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Iraq, where it has proved to be an effective asset to mine detection and clearance.
Research In Colombia On Explosives Detection By Rats, Luisa Fernando Mendez Pardo, Andres M. Perez-Acosta
Research In Colombia On Explosives Detection By Rats, Luisa Fernando Mendez Pardo, Andres M. Perez-Acosta
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The interdisciplinary research group INVESTUD is investigating the effectiveness of mine-detecting lab rats. In Africa, the APOPO program is well-known for using African giant pouched rats for mine detection, but INVESTUD hopes to build on and even surpass APOPO’s progress to advance Colombia’s mine-clearance efforts.
The Colombian Hd Workshop: Developing A Plan Of Action, Cisr Journal
The Colombian Hd Workshop: Developing A Plan Of Action, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Four decades of near-continuous conflict between non-state actors and government forces have left Colombia with an extensive, deadly legacy. Landmines, improvised explosive devices and other explosive ordnance litter the countryside, and casualty rates remain among the highest in the world. As conflict has subsided, Colombia has begun the challenging task of addressing and gathering information on problems caused by explosive remnants of war.
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 programs and operators, creates and disseminates knowledge, works to improve quality management and standards, and provides support to instruments of international law.
Unmas And Gender Mainstreaming In Mine Action, Aaron J. Buckley, Akiko Ikeda
Unmas And Gender Mainstreaming In Mine Action, Aaron J. Buckley, Akiko Ikeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In order to further the development of proper protection from and response to landmines and explosive remnants of war in conflict and post-conflict countries, the United Nations Mine Action Service and the International Mine Action Standards Review Board are taking the necessary steps to ensure gender perspectives become an integral part of national mine-action plans. This article briefly describes the evolution of gender mainstreaming in mine action and how UNMAS has addressed the issue.
Unsung Hero: Akech Athieu, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Akech Athieu, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Dedication to his job, competence, diligence and strength of character are just a few admirable qualities of Akech Athieu. His outstanding dedication to mine action in South Sudan has played a vital role in eliminating the region’s mines following decades of civil war.
Organization Of American States Coordination Activities, Cisr Journal
Organization Of American States Coordination Activities, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Organization of American States has come a long way in its 61-year history, effectively organizing its member states to promote humanitarian demining among Western nations. After assisting Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Suriname in becoming “mine free,” the OAS is continuing to fund mine-action efforts, and is currently conducting projects in Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Peru.
Organization Profile: Humanitarian Peace Support School, Cisr Journal
Organization Profile: Humanitarian Peace Support School, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Kenya has been a State Party to the Ottawa Convention since 2001, but the presence of the Humanitarian Peace Support School in Embakasi, on the outskirts of Nairobi, shows that the country’s commitment to promoting peace in East Africa goes beyond its obligations to this convention. Through a partnership with the United Kingdom, the ever-expanding HPSS (formerly the International Mine Action Training Centre), offers various courses in tactical peace-support operations, disaster management and response, and demining and disarmament.
Anti-Personnel Landmine Detection For Humanitarian Demining: The Current Situation And Future Direction For Japanese Research And Development, Book Review
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The interest in developing technology for humanitarian demining has grown in Japan ever since the country became a signatory to the Ottawa Convention on 3 December 1997. In fact, from October 2002 to March 2008, the Japan Science and Technology Agency, which is under Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, funded a comprehensive program to jump-start research and technology development in the field of humanitarian demining. This program, titled “Research and Development of Sensing Technology, Access and Control Technology to Support Humanitarian Demining of Anti-personnel Mines,” consisted of 12 projects that were chosen out of 82 different …
Undp Involvement In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cisr Journal
Undp Involvement In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations Development Programme was created in 1956 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Its influence stretches across the globe as it helps nations establish democratic governance, reduce poverty, carry out crisis prevention and recovery, solve environmental and energy issues, and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Data Analysis And Performance Evaluation Of Japanese Dual-Sensor Systems Tested In Croatia, Kazunori Takahashi, Mate Gaal, Dieter Gulle
Data Analysis And Performance Evaluation Of Japanese Dual-Sensor Systems Tested In Croatia, Kazunori Takahashi, Mate Gaal, Dieter Gulle
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Two years ago, the Croatian Mine Action Center–Center for Testing Development and Training Ltd. tested two Japanese dual-sensor systems for humanitarian demining in Croatia. The test’s results show that these detection systems can potentially increase the accuracy of mine-detecting operations, but several improvements to the sensors may be required before the systems are fully effective.
Aid Effectiveness In Insecure Areas, Sharmala Naidoo
Aid Effectiveness In Insecure Areas, Sharmala Naidoo
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The issue of aid effectiveness in conflict-affected and insecure areas is receiving increased attention within the development community. The Paris Declaration on Aid EffectivenessPrinciples for Good International Engagement in Fragile States and Situations and the recent Accra Agenda for Action signal donor and recipient commitment to improve the effectiveness of aid. Conflict-affected countries often present aid-effectiveness challenges that require special attention—but what does this mean for countries affected by mines and explosive remnants of war? This article examines recent developments, highlighting some implications for mine action.
Unmas's Rapid-Response Exercise, Liban Holm, Cisr Journal
Unmas's Rapid-Response Exercise, Liban Holm, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In a post-conflict country littered with mines and explosive remnants of war, the capability to deploy highly qualified mine-action staff rapidly is key to saving lives. The United Nations Mine Action Service recently spearheaded a new 10-day emergency training program based on lessons learned from previous rapid-response efforts in Kosovo, Lebanon and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This exercise emphasized the importance of interagency coordination and was designed to simulate a scenario in which these relationships would be called upon heavily in order to achieve success.
Ieds And Their Impact On Mine Action, Adrian King
Ieds And Their Impact On Mine Action, Adrian King
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article addresses the increasingly prevalent threat of improvised explosive devices around the world. The author carefully defines this often unpredictable and unconventional “weapon of choice” and outlines the steps to eliminate the hazard it presents to global security. The article also discusses the role IEDs play within the scope of mine action, arguing their danger exceeds that of traditional mines and other unexploded ordnance.
Blast Testing Of Visors Used For Humanitarian Demining, Charlene Fawcett
Blast Testing Of Visors Used For Humanitarian Demining, Charlene Fawcett
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article discusses experimental results from blast testing of Security Devices Ltd. polycarbonate visors used by humanitarian deminers. Visors used in the blast testing fell into one of three categories: new visors, manually scratched visors, and scratched and heat-gun-repaired visors. Results show that the visors in all three categories failed to meet the draft international standard for blast testing relevant at the time, that further research is required to establish pressure profiles for the standard charge size being tested, and that the proposed heat- treatment method does appear to degrade the blast resistance of the visor used in the test.
Change Is The Only Constant, Zlatko Gegic
Change Is The Only Constant, Zlatko Gegic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Because of the nature of mine-action organizations and programs, they are often placed in post-conflict areas where humanitarian work faces several obstacles. It is important to consider possible setbacks before embarking on demining in a post-conflict country.
A Broader Canvas: Jordan’S Erw Training Course, Mohammad Briekat, Olaf Juergensen
A Broader Canvas: Jordan’S Erw Training Course, Mohammad Briekat, Olaf Juergensen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Jordan is embracing the role of international humanitarian ambassador, particularly in the field of mine action. Jordan’s National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation has hosted several events for mine-affected countries and has recently completed its first explosive-remnants-of-war training course.The Kingdom of Jordan has a long record of participating in international humanitarian crisis-prevention and peacekeeping efforts. On a per-capita basis, Jordan is one of the largest contributors to U.N. peacekeeping missions—with an emphasis on providing field hospitals and support for mine action. Jordan regularly dispatches relief supplies and heavy equipment when natural disasters strike around the world.
The Halo Trust, Cisr Journal
The Halo Trust, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The HALO Trust has actively been working to reduce existing landmines across the globe. Guy Willoughby, the founder of HALO, has focused on creating fast responses to landmine problems. With help from increased donations, HALO will be able to make more countries mine-impact free within the coming years using a variety of techniques.
In Remembrance: Femisberto Novele, Cisr Journal
In Remembrance: Femisberto Novele, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Femisberto Novele, a member of Mine Action Centre in Cyprus, was killed by an anti-tank explosion on 28 October 2009. Novele, 48, was working in Yeri, only 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) southeast of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. A native of Mozambique, Novele is the first death MACC has suffered during its five years of working on the island, although nine people, including civilians and deminers, were injured in 2008.
The Rapid Response To Operation Cast Lead, Elena Rice
The Rapid Response To Operation Cast Lead, Elena Rice
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
When the United Nations Mine Action Service was asked to assess the need for a mine-action presence in the Gaza Strip following Operation Cast Lead, a 23-day conflict involving the Israeli Defence Forces and Palestinian militias in 2008, it was thrust into one of the world’s most complicated humanitarian operating environments. This article provides a background for the mine-action program in Gaza, summarizing the key challenges and lessons learned during the first four months of operations in this complex environment.
Insight Into Gis Usage In Dangerous Area Survey, Penelope Caswell
Insight Into Gis Usage In Dangerous Area Survey, Penelope Caswell
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Western Sahara’s 16-year conflict with Morocco caused widespread contamination from landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Landmine Action is a U.K.-based nonprofit organization that has conducted survey, marking and clearance activities in Polisario-controlled areas of Western Sahara since 2006. Its main goals are to make these areas safer for the people of Western Sahara, to reduce risks and land denial caused by contamination, and to successfully carry out humanitarian demining.
Masg Update, Cisr Journal
Masg 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. It is excerpted from the United Nations’ newsletter covering the period from March to May 2009.
Sri Lanka: Mine Action In A Deteriorating Environment, Chris Rush
Sri Lanka: Mine Action In A Deteriorating Environment, Chris Rush
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A major mine-action program has been underway in Sri Lanka since 2002, when a cease-fire agreement between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam was signed. However, after a seemingly inexorable escalation in violence between the LTTE and the government forces, open warfare resumed, and in May 2009, the government announced that it had achieved military victory over the LTTE. This article traces the various ways that the increase in conflict affected mine-action activities in Sri Lanka.
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: November 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: November 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Dailly Facilities Updates from November 2009. These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: November 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: November 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates from November 6 and 20, 2009.
These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: October 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: October 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Dailly Facilities Updates from October 2009. These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: October 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: October 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates from October 9 and 23, 2009. Original document for October 23 is misdated as "October 9. 2009".
These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: September 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: September 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Dailly Facilities Updates from September 2009. These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: September 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
Lsuhsc Facilities Biweekly Update: September 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates: 2009
LSUHSC Facilities Biweekly Updates from September 11 and 25, 2009.
These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.
Endnotes Issue 13.2, Cisr Journal
Endnotes Issue 13.2, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Endnotes Issue 13.2