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Chad, Country Profile Aug 2002

Chad, Country Profile

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After centuries of domination by several autonomous and constantly warring kingdoms, the land that would eventually make up the nation of Chad was subjugated by France in the 1890s. The French colonized Chad only half-heartedly, using it primarily as a source of raw materials and unskilled labor, never bothering to institute any unifying or modernizing policies. Chad gained its independence from France in 1960 but immediately became ensnared in a morass of ethnic warfare. Like so many other post-independence African nations, internal strife—sporadically punctuated by outside incursions—delayed all national development programs for decades. In Chad, a 1975 military coup and …

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Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile Aug 2002

Ethiopia And Eritrea, Country Profile

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Conflicts existed between Ethiopia and Eritrea from 1935 until 1993, when Eritrea became an independent nation. In 1997, a trade war developed between the two nations, causing further disputes. Hostilities ceased in 2000, and the governments are now working to institute a clear borderline between the two countries. Meanwhile, mine action programs are being established to clear the large number of AT mines, AP mines and UXO that remain scattered along the border and throughout Ethiopia and Eritrea as a result of these and other conflicts.

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Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith Aug 2002

Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Almost every country in Southern Africa has a mine problem and most of these countries have a tradition of solving their own problems. Because the region is famous for its mine-resistant vehicles, this paper concentrates on innovative mechanical technologies—but it could just as easily have concentrated on PPE or testing facilities where Southern Africa also leads the way.

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Angola, Country Profile Aug 2002

Angola, Country Profile

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During the 13th century, Angola’s first known residents migrated from west Africa. In 1575, imperialism found its way to this nation through Portuguese colonizers. After World War II, Angola became an important coffee supplier, and the colonial population grew to over 80,000. Consequently, clashes began between the Portuguese and the original inhabitants. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and the Capitalist National Union for the Independence of Angola (UNITA) finally gained independence in 1975. Except for a brief period during 1991, UNITA has aggressively rebelled against the established government and …

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Burundi, Country Profile Aug 2002

Burundi, Country Profile

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A monarchy ruled Burundi from the 17th century until it was overthrown in 1966. After this overthrow, the First Republic went into effect, a tumultuous time marked by the 1972 genocide of the Hutu community. In 1976, the First Republic government was overthrown, leading to the Second Republic, headed by Jean Paptiste Bagaza. In 1987, Pierre Buyoya overthrew him and created the Third Republic. Despite Buyoya’s efforts to bring peace and unity to the country, violence similar to that of 1972 erupted in 1988 between the Hutu and the Tutsi. Since 1993, Burundi’s ethnic-based conflicts have reportedly claimed over 150,000 …

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Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Cate Weeks, Betty Biodgett Jun 2002

Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Cate Weeks, Betty Biodgett

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

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Factors Contributing To Sustainability Of Development Projects: The Cases Of Old And New Basaisa, Mona Lotfy Takla Jun 2002

Factors Contributing To Sustainability Of Development Projects: The Cases Of Old And New Basaisa, Mona Lotfy Takla

Archived Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is submitted to the Department of Management at the American University in Cairo by Mona Lotfy Takla, under the supervision of Dr. E.H. Valsan, Director of the Public Administration Program. The research discusses problems facing developmental projects 1n developing countries and the obstacles to the continuity and sustainability of such projects. Methods used are both theoretical and empirical. The theoretical part is expressed in the review of literature and it covers the basic factors that contribute to sustainable development in developing countries. The practical part is a case study of an actual two-phase developmental project in Egypt. The …

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The Pen May Be Mightier Than The Sword...But What About A Laser Weapons System, Rebecca Schauer May 2002

The Pen May Be Mightier Than The Sword...But What About A Laser Weapons System, Rebecca Schauer

Honors Capstones

Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.

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April 2002 - Staff Meeting Minutes Apr 2002

April 2002 - Staff Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

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April 2002 - Advisory Council Minutes Apr 2002

April 2002 - Advisory Council Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

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The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel Apr 2002

The Mine Action Program For Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.

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Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach Apr 2002

Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to realistically predict the future of demining techniques and technologies, past and present technology must first be examined and critiqued.

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Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn Apr 2002

Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Getting children active in international events can be done through effective classroom learning experiences. This educator explains how tragedy can lead to a better understanding of diversity.

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Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry Apr 2002

Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mine Action work involves numerous dangers and risks. Yet the field of Mine Action and the stark beginnings of a mine action center often beget warm bonds. Stories from men involved in demining show what life is like handling munitions, and setting up and running mine programs.

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From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott Apr 2002

From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott

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The latest conflict between India and Pakistan has spurred both countries to renew the mining of their borders. This could result in the creation of the largest mine field the world has ever seen.

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Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford Apr 2002

Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

What are a state’s legal obligations to landmine victim assistance?

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Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov Apr 2002

Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.

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The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger Apr 2002

The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In early December of 2001, mine action affiliates gathered in Miami to discuss the past, present and future of mine action efforts in Latin America. The three-day conference gave all who attended a better idea of what lies ahead and allowed them to share ideas on how to reach their mutual goals.

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Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow Apr 2002

Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

For about five years now, it has been accepted wisdom that the national mine action centers (MAC) are the critical nodes of humanitarian demining activity. MACs are at the virtual cross roads of mine action, with policy "coming down" and tactical results "going up." MAC managers are asked to implement standards, evaluate clearance techniques and equipment, integrate the various components of mine action (marking and monitoring, clearance, mine risk education, victim assistance), help prioritize programs and activities, answer to donors, report to the host government, provide information to the UN, master GIS systems, fill empty data bases, develop the perfect …

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Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder Apr 2002

Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to create the definitive list of demining machines that are currently available on the international market, GICHD created the GICHD Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue. It highlights numerous machines and will be updated annually, as its creators hope that it will better aid the attempt to eradicate the world’s landmines by 2010.

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Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan Apr 2002

Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Jose Antonio, a sapper working on demining operations in Nicaragua, explains the daily requirements of the work he does, which he explains is both demanding and rewarding.

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Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Canadian Landmine Foundation (CLF) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) sponsored a worldwide charity event called the Night of 1000 Dinners (N1KD). This unique event, which benefited the Adopt-A-Minefield® Campaign, among other organizations, spanned over 30 countries, including the United States, Lebanon, Croatia, Greece, Canada, Norway, Pakistan and Mozambique. People invited friends and family to their homes or hosted events through their businesses, schools or religious organizations. Guests were asked to make contributions to the landmine cause, while hosts were encouraged to prepare a meal native to one of the more than 70 …

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Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley Apr 2002

Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Canadian Center for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) outlines a cycle of development and testing which should help more useful technologies make it to mine fields. In this article, three products are introduced that successfully follow this cycle.

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The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.1 (2002), Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.1 (2002), Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

National Mine Action Programs, and Mine Action Education

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The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé Apr 2002

The Role Of The United Nations In Mine Action An Interview With Ian Mansfield, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Ian Mansfield of the United Nations Development Programme talks candidly about the various mine action offices in the UN, how the UN organizes mine action, the role of host governments, donors, and the successes and challenges of coordinating integrated mine action activities with infrastructure development and capacity building.

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Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff Apr 2002

Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The PARADIS project aims to improve the planning of humanitarian demining campaigns with a software package working from the country scale to the field scale. A demining organization and an image interpretation team work together to put this system to use and benefit mine-affected areas.

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Peacemakers Along The Dmz: Non-Self Destruct Landmines In The Republic Of Korea, Albert Marin, Michael Litzelman Apr 2002

Peacemakers Along The Dmz: Non-Self Destruct Landmines In The Republic Of Korea, Albert Marin, Michael Litzelman

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The need for landmines in Korea will remain the same without a change in the terrain or the proximity of either the threat or the enemy, unless we successfully find a viable, fully fielded alternative.

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Celebrities And Landmines, Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

Celebrities And Landmines, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Many celebrities have become active in raising awareness and funds for mine action around the globe. Whether it be consciousness, money or advocacy, celebrities are helping the cause of landmines.

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Mine Action Program For Somalia, Jab Swart Apr 2002

Mine Action Program For Somalia, Jab Swart

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Aiming to set up a sustainable institution for resolving Somalia’s mine problem and to provide direct support for mine action activities there, the United Nations Mine Action Program for Somalia is making a difference in a country ravaged by years of conflict.

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Mine Action In Azerbaijan, Sayed Aqa, Josef Strebel Apr 2002

Mine Action In Azerbaijan, Sayed Aqa, Josef Strebel

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since April 2, 1999, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has sought to establish a mine/UXO impact free Azerbaijan by addressing the landmine problem in currently accessible areas and building a national capacity to meet the challenges of mines and UXO in areas that will become accessible once a peace agreement is finally negotiated.

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