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An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard
An Operator’S Perspective On Ottawa’S Article 5, Per Nergaard
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Cost-effectiveness in the traditional sense of the word has many aspects and can be displayed in many ways. Several practical examples have been presented at various occasions involving issues like coordination, toolboxes, complementarities of methods, technologies, etc. I will attempt not to prod any further into that here.
Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden
Mine Action And The Millennium Development Goals, Filip Van Der Linden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Johan Van Der Merwe, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Personal experiences with landmines and 10 years of working in mine action have shaped Johan van der Merwe’s life and views on what needs to be done to create a safer world.
Thailand, Country Profile
Thailand, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte
Mine Action And Development, Earl Turcotte
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The author explains why he thinks the international mine action and broader development communities are moving in the right direction by mainstreaming mine action into development programs where the degree of landmine contamination warrants.
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
Becoming Part Of The Hope, Tracey Begley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Visiting Laos and Cambodia can be a bit frightening for anyone— especially a 14-year-old girl. “Why are we going there?” I whined on the plane to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I had just been reading an article about Asia’s most dangerous countries, and it featured Cambodia. Why would my parents take me there?
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
Unsung Hero: Chris North, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In many of his colleagues’ eyes, Chris North is someone who is determined to fight for mine action and make changes, whether those changes are through managing projects or expressive poetry. His unwavering dedication to mine action makes North a hero in his field.
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
Mine Free: Not Anytime Soon, Richard Kidd
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine action is changing. This is not 1997 and what the international community has learned in the past eight years clearly indicates that the path forward is something different from what a literal reading of the Ottawa Convention would suggest. The Landmine Impact Survey process has demonstrated very clearly that only a small portion of the minefields—normally less than 20 percent—account for the vast majority of casualties and lost economic opportunities. The mine action community has a responsibility to profit from this new knowledge and to adjust its approach accordingly.
Taking Learning To The Field: Fort A.P. Hill Demining Equipment Demonstration, Sarah Sensamaust
Taking Learning To The Field: Fort A.P. Hill Demining Equipment Demonstration, Sarah Sensamaust
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As part of the Senior Managers Course con- ducted by the Mine Action Information Center during the summer of 2005, representatives from international mine action organizations had the opportunity to see the latest demining equipment demonstrations at Virginia’s Fort A.P. Hill. Watching from the bleachers in the mid-summer heat, the participants saw demonstrations high- lighting over a dozen pieces of demining equipment ranging from detection to neutralization technologies. Their visit was hosted by the U.S. Department of Defense Humanitarian Demining Research, Development and Engineering Center, Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate at Fort Belvoir, VA., as part of the Department …
Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky
Destroying The Mother Of All Arsenals: Captured Enemy Ammunition Operations In Iraq, George Zahaczewsky
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although the much-publicized weapons of mass destruction have not been found in Iraq, less has been said about what munitions were found there, the hazards they present or the efforts of Coalition Forces to remove the stockpiles. This article gives a first-hand view of the perils in Iraq.
Laos, Country Profile
Laos, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
International Mine Action Standards: Some Frequently Asked Questions And Answers, Phil Bean
International Mine Action Standards: Some Frequently Asked Questions And Answers, Phil Bean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) were requested by the mine action community and are produced and sponsored by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), with support from a variety of organisations, including the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). The initial design and development of the standards involved extensive participation from representative elements of the mine action sector during the period of 1998–2000. Since that time, the sector has continued to expand with the addition of new programmes and new people joining the sector. IMAS continue to evolve and now benefit from the experience of practical application into …
Erw: States Conclude A Protocol, Paul Ellis
Erw: States Conclude A Protocol, Paul Ellis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In November 2003, the States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) met in Geneva and agreed to the creation of a fifth protocol on explosive remnants of war (ERW). This new international humanitarian law is designed to minimise the risks and effects of ERW in the post-conflict period.
Decisions Tools Manual, Cisr
Decisions Tools Manual, Cisr
CISR Studies and Reports
This decision tools manual outlines methods through which nations and organizations with limited resources can accurately prioritize humanitarian mine action projects and clearance efforts. This methods include a cost-benefit analysis of the socio-economic effect of mine clearance with field examples from Thailand and Ethiopia.
Masg Update, Cisr Jmu
Masg Update, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article highlights the recent activities of the Mine Action Support Group (MASG). Included are updates on the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Negotiations Continue, Paul Ellis
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Negotiations Continue, Paul Ellis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
From 16–27 June 2003, States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) met in a Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) to discuss a draft proposal for an Instrument on Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). A previous article in the Journal of Mine Action outlined the background to this process, and the June meeting was the second to take place in 2003. This article explains what was discussed in June, what will happen next and some of the broad issues of interest to the mine action community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.