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The Roots Of Peace Model: Demine-Replant-Rebuild, Gary Kuhn
The Roots Of Peace Model: Demine-Replant-Rebuild, Gary Kuhn
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Roots of Peace is an organization dedicated to the demining and redevelopment of mine-affected regions. It believes that it is not enough for organizations to just clear land of explosive remnants of war but that the land must be made livable and productive again. ROP suggests that the Demine-Replant-Rebuild model may be a good model for other organizations as well.
Community Empowerment And Leadership In Cambodia, Ruth Bottomley, Chan Sambath
Community Empowerment And Leadership In Cambodia, Ruth Bottomley, Chan Sambath
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In an effort to strengthen the ability of Cambodian villagers living with landmines and explosive remnants of war to manage the mine/ERW threat, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre implemented the Community-Based Mine Risk Reduction project. The CBMRR project, with support from CMAC, helps local populations participate in mine-action projects and access victim-assistance services and community-development activities to alleviate mine risk.
Mag: Paving A Mine-Free Path To Prosperity In Angola, Kate Wiggans
Mag: Paving A Mine-Free Path To Prosperity In Angola, Kate Wiggans
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In Angola’s eastern Moxico province, MAG (Mines Advisory Group), through its humanitarian mine-action program, is making substantial inroads into improving the residents’ socioeconomic situation. The almost immediate improvement to people’s lives is so visible that from one week to the next, MAG’s teams working on the outskirts of Luau, the regional urban center, can actually see families building homes on the land they have only recently cleared.
Micro-Projects Help Socioeconomic Recovery Of Cleared Areas, Carlos Orozco
Micro-Projects Help Socioeconomic Recovery Of Cleared Areas, Carlos Orozco
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Organization of American States’ recent experiences in Nicaragua and Colombia have shown that, in addition to large projects, micro-projects—such as building farms or gardens—are a necessary step in the rehabilitation of cleared lands. Because of the extensive amount of vulnerable area in these mine-affected countries, the continual support of micro-projects not only facilitates development activities, but also lays the groundwork for reaching the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Fellows Gain Experience At U.S. Department Of State, Cisr Journal
Fellows Gain Experience At U.S. Department Of State, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship of Humanitarian Demining has been awarded to promising students and recent graduates of James Madison University for more than 10 years. This fellowship with the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA) has provided Fellows with a stepping stone to careers in mine action and continues to leave a lasting impact on its participants.
Mine Action Support Group Updates, Cisr Journal
Mine Action Support Group Updates, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Mine Action Support Group works to share information and increase coordination by the world’s foremost donor states and the United Nations for humanitarian mine action Included are updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service, United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF from the latest newsletter, which covers 19 May to 15 September 2009.The next newsletter is expected to be published in September 2010.
Dtra Pssm Global Efforts To Reduce Stockpile Threats, John Schmitt
Dtra Pssm Global Efforts To Reduce Stockpile Threats, John Schmitt
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
While international efforts to reduce the amount of military-grade weapons among civilian populations are increasing, the storage, security and management of the resulting weapon stockpiles present a new set of challenges and dangers. The United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency has a lead role within the U.S. government in making sure the solution to one problem does not create another.
International Action Network On Small Arms, Cisr Journal
International Action Network On Small Arms, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
For the past 12 years, the International Action Network on Small Arms has sought to improve personal safety and development through the increased regulation of guns and arms exports. To this end, IANSA has developed a number of initiatives to discourage the proliferation and violence associated with small arms and light weapons. This article explains the organization and some of the major campaigns it has adopted since its origin.
A Mine-Free Central America: How Can We Improve On Success?, Carl Case
A Mine-Free Central America: How Can We Improve On Success?, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1991, the Organization of American States has worked to eliminate the threat of anti-personnel landmines in the Americas. In 2010, the OAS Mine Action Program marked a major milestone toward that goal as Nicaragua completed its national demining plan to establish a once war-torn Central America as a mine-safe region. Notwithstanding the success of these efforts, it is important to understand what could have been done better to achieve mine-clearance goals more efficiently and effectively and how these lessons might be applied to other programs.
United Nations Office For Disarmament Affairs, Cisr Journal
United Nations Office For Disarmament Affairs, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is one of 14 U.N. bodies or programs that carries out mine action work. UNODA’s work focuses on advising the U.N. Secretary-General’s efforts to fulfill obligations to the Ottawa Convention and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. This article outlines UNODA’s goals, partnerships and recent progress with disarmament efforts, particularly concerning the nonproliferation of SA/LW around the world.
The Humpty Dumpty Institute: Sri Lanka, Savrithi Rodrigo
The Humpty Dumpty Institute: Sri Lanka, Savrithi Rodrigo
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With the remnants of more than 25 years of war embedded in the country, Sri Lanka was in desperate need of clearance in 2006. A partnership among The Humpty Dumpty Institute, The HALO Trust and Land O’Lakes International Development has bettered the lives of the Sri Lankan people by clearing the land of explosive remnants of war and providing innovative techniques for milk production, while also allowing many to return to their homes after years of displacement.
Prioritization And Partnership In Lao Pdr, Sean Sutton
Prioritization And Partnership In Lao Pdr, Sean Sutton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Explosive remnants of war continue to be a problem in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, affecting children and schools in many communities. With funding provided by the Humpty Dumpty Institute, Mines Advisory Group and International Relief and Development have collaborated to combat the problem of unexploded ordnance and improve affected communities. This article focuses on UXO clearance and its impact in Khammouane province.
Profile: Clear Path International, Cisr Journal
Profile: Clear Path International, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Every year landmines kill or injure an estimated 24,000 people. The majority of these victims suffer long-term injuries, including the loss of a limb, a physical disability, post-traumatic stress disorder or permanent internal injuries due to shrapnel. Life for landmine victims is never the same, as they require treatment for more than just physical injuries. Many victims need psychological assistance and help finding their place in society, since landmine victims are often ostracized by society. Recovering from a landmine explosion is a life-long process. Clear Path International recognizes the need for landmine-survivor assistance and has taken great strides to help …
The Itf’S Role In Demining Serbia, Macedonia And Montenegro, Gregor Sancanin
The Itf’S Role In Demining Serbia, Macedonia And Montenegro, Gregor Sancanin
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance has been offering its services to Southeast Europe’s most war-affected countries since 1998. In states affected by the break-up of Yugoslavia, such as Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro, this involvement has been critical to fulfilling the Ottawa Convention’s goals.
Post-Conflict Impact Assessment In Cambodia, Ruth Bottomley, Phuong Ponha
Post-Conflict Impact Assessment In Cambodia, Ruth Bottomley, Phuong Ponha
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article presents a pilot study that tested the Post-conflict Impact Assessment methodology conducted by MAG Cambodia (Mines Advisory Group Cambodia) in the first quarter of 2009. Funded by the United Kingdom Department for International Development, the pilot was implemented to gauge the suitability and effectiveness of the PCIA methodology to collect impact-assessment data related to MAG’s humanitarian mine-action activities. This article describes the methodology, outlines the process of the pilot study and concludes by discussing the findings that emerged from the pilot, which are currently helping to inform the development of a MAG impact-assessment tool.
Non-Technical Survey: A Model For Evidence-Based Assessment, Aron Larsson, Love Ekenberg, Asa Wessel, Håvard Bach
Non-Technical Survey: A Model For Evidence-Based Assessment, Aron Larsson, Love Ekenberg, Asa Wessel, Håvard Bach
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In an ongoing effort to improve the Non-technical Survey, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining teamed with Stockholm University to create an enhanced version of the Cambodia Mine Action Centre’s Evidence Assessment Model. The aim of the project was to make the existing model more user-friendly and modify the current standards for assessment of mine-affected land. CMAC is testing a revised model to ensure that it meets the needs of their Non-technical Survey teams.
Building The Foundation For Sustainable Prosthetic And Orthotic Services In Cambodia, Michael Scott
Building The Foundation For Sustainable Prosthetic And Orthotic Services In Cambodia, Michael Scott
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Cambodia Trust was formed in 1989 to meet the rehabilitative needs of Cambodia’s many landmine survivors. Five years after its inception, the Trust helped establish the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, which has since provided invaluable services to Cambodia’s landmine survivors. This article explores the various ways rehabilitation services are being strengthened in Cambodia through this school and its partnership with other organizations.
Mag's Questionnaire To Assess The Impact Of Clearance In Lao Pdr, Jo Durham, Xaya Xayavong, Boulphan Inthaxay
Mag's Questionnaire To Assess The Impact Of Clearance In Lao Pdr, Jo Durham, Xaya Xayavong, Boulphan Inthaxay
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In an effort to assess the impact of clearing unexploded ordnance, MAG (Mines Advisory Group) developed a questionnaire to analyze local perspectives on clearance operations and to ensure positive livelihood development.
Mine-Risk Education In Nepal, 2009, Purna Shova Chitraker
Mine-Risk Education In Nepal, 2009, Purna Shova Chitraker
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Despite the signing of a 2006 peace agreement by the Nepalese government and the Maoists, Nepal’s mine clearance remains a work in progress due to the after-effects of its decade-long Maoist conflict and the emergence of small, armed groups. Ban Landmines Campaign Nepal (NCBL) is at the forefront of the country’s mine-risk-education efforts. This article examines NCBL’s MRE program objectives, expectations, methods and achievements, as well as the many challenges it faces.
Usafricom's Approach To International Stability, Cisr Journal
Usafricom's Approach To International Stability, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United States Africa Command, created in 2007, is responsible for military relations in 53 African countries. Having assumed responsibilities formerly housed in three other combatant commands, USAFRICOM is now tasked with a broad range of humanitarian, military and policy objectives on the continent, including conducting mine action and remediating the dangers posed by explosive remnants of war. This article explores the massive tasks facing USAFRICOM as it stands up, and the ways in which the command is already making a much-needed difference.
Itf’S Experience With Regional Cooperation, Luka Buhin
Itf’S Experience With Regional Cooperation, Luka Buhin
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A key element to the success of the International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance, particularly in Southeast Europe, has been its facilitation of a regional approach to mine action and subsequent contributions to regional structures and systems. Encouraging regional cooperation is an important confidence-building measure, not only in countries emerging from conflict but also in countries undergoing transition. A regional approach has become one of the guiding principles of ITF’s work.
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.
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.
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.
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.