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The Database Of Demining Accidents: A Driving Force In Hma, Andy Smith
The Database Of Demining Accidents: A Driving Force In Hma, Andy Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article evaluates the need for a centralized accident-report database within the field of humanitarian mine action. The author argues that the failure to report accidents by on-site personnel can inadvertently lead to otherwise avoidable accidents where similar events occur. The author highlights the benefits that the database has provided for the community and makes several recommendations on how to further reduce severe injury within the industry.
Mine Risk Management By Mapping, Russell Gasser, Goran Knežević, Michael Carrier
Mine Risk Management By Mapping, Russell Gasser, Goran Knežević, Michael Carrier
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article discusses the issues and benefits involved in attaining information on local areas containing explosive remnants of war through the local population that use these areas, a process called direct mapping. Once collected, data is used to discern which areas, based on the local population’s activities, deserve the highest clearance priorities. This process is described through in-depth analysis of the steps involved.
Information Quality Management In Mine Action, Armen Harutyunyan
Information Quality Management In Mine Action, Armen Harutyunyan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Data management is a vital component of mine-action operations. Mismanagement of data originates in the field and often leads to unorganized operations and additional costs. A refocus on data-management guidelines and methodologies will result in better quality data management throughout the field.
Information-Management Activities At The Gichd, Daniel Eriksson
Information-Management Activities At The Gichd, Daniel Eriksson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Two years have passed since a new strategy was adopted for the information-management section at the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. A significant amount of work was completed since then, and the support and quality of the Information Management System for Mine Action has improved. The new focus on information management in a broader sense, not just limited to databases and software, has enabled country programs to collect relevant information for more effective demining operations. Although much work remains, a few key developments deserve mentioning.
In Remembrance: Shingairai Chimuriwo-Tichawangana, Cisr Journal
In Remembrance: Shingairai Chimuriwo-Tichawangana, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
No abstract provided.
Mapping Populations At Risk Of Erw, Pierre Lacroix, Jonas Herzog, Daniel Eriksson
Mapping Populations At Risk Of Erw, Pierre Lacroix, Jonas Herzog, Daniel Eriksson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Having precise, available data on recorded explosive remnants of war hazards does not necessarily represent the big picture concerning the contamination distribution in a country. However, when available datasets are evaluated with population-density data, heavy concentrations of ERW hazards are more easily detectable. This article examines a few of the many tasks that can be achieved by analyzing ERW hazard data and by combining it with other information.
In Remembrance: Sidi Mohamed (Hazem), Cisr Journal
In Remembrance: Sidi Mohamed (Hazem), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 19 June 2011, Sidi Mohamed, a Saharawi national working for Action on Armed Violence (formerly known as Landmine Action) was killed during an explosive ordnance disposal demolition accident.
Conveying Lebanon’S Cluster Bomb Issue Through Film, News Brief
Conveying Lebanon’S Cluster Bomb Issue Through Film, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Death in the Fields is an animated documentary that focuses on the cluster bomb crisis in southern Lebanon.
Suspected Cluster-Munition Use By Pro-Gaddafi Forces, News Brief
Suspected Cluster-Munition Use By Pro-Gaddafi Forces, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In April 2011, The New York Times reported that pro-Gaddafi forces used cluster munitions on the civilian population in the city of Misrata.
Scamp Anti-Personnel Mine Roller Performance Testing, Erik De Brun, Scott Poff
Scamp Anti-Personnel Mine Roller Performance Testing, Erik De Brun, Scott Poff
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Humanistic Robotics Inc, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of mechanical demining machines and roboticsupport equipment, hypothesized that a well-designed roller utilized in the appropriate environments would be an important part of the mechanical demining toolkit. To test this hypothesis, HRI designed, developed and tested a novel anti-personnel mine roller—the Specialized Compact Automated Mechanical Clearance Platform Roller. This article highlights the SCAMP Roller’s unique design features, describes two testing events performed to evaluate effectiveness and discusses the test findings.
Afghan Deminers Kidnapped And Killed, News Brief
Afghan Deminers Kidnapped And Killed, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
An investigation into the brutal killing of at least four Afghan deminers captured in Western Farah in early July 2011 is ongoing. Details about the incident and the suspected perpetrators are not yet confirmed.
Laos: Legacy Of A Secret, Book Review
Laos: Legacy Of A Secret, Book Review
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the Indochina War from 1964 to 1973, the United States dropped more than 270 million cluster munitions on Lao PDR.
Elizabeth Macnairn Named Handicap International (Usa) Director, News Brief
Elizabeth Macnairn Named Handicap International (Usa) Director, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 1 June 2011, Elizabeth MacNairn was named Director of Handicap International (USA).
Harvard Tests Smartphones For Demining, News Brief
Harvard Tests Smartphones For Demining, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A team of researchers, composed of professors, a recent graduate from Harvard College, and a postdoctoral associate from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), presented a research and technology paper at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems entitled “Evaluating a Pattern-Based Visual Support Approach for Humanitarian Landmine Clearance.” The conference was held 7–12 May 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Remote Explosive Scent Tracing Of Explosive Remnants Of War: A Perspective From The 2010 Morogoro Workshop, Brent (Max) Jones, Rune Fjellanger, Christophe Cox, Alan Poling
Remote Explosive Scent Tracing Of Explosive Remnants Of War: A Perspective From The 2010 Morogoro Workshop, Brent (Max) Jones, Rune Fjellanger, Christophe Cox, Alan Poling
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In March 2010, a workshop was held in Morogoro, Tanzania, to consider the past, present and future status of the Remote Explosive Scent Tracing system for explosive- remnants-of-war detection. This article summarizes the workshop’s discussions and explains lessons learned from the REST research project in Morogoro.
We Can Only Be “Mine-Safe” When We Are “Mine-Free”, Tamar Gabelnick
We Can Only Be “Mine-Safe” When We Are “Mine-Free”, Tamar Gabelnick
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Despite the fact that the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction makes no mention of the term “mine-safe,” it is still a frequent term used by mine-contaminated states. However, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines maintains that in order for states to be safe from the dangers posed by mines, all mined areas must be cleared—not only those areas which are deemed to pose an immediate threat.
Gichd Wins Making A Difference Award, News Brief
Gichd Wins Making A Difference Award, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In July 2011, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining was presented with a prestigious, geographic industry award for its work in developing and implementing the Information Management System for Mine Action.
Small-Arms And Light-Weapons Risk Education In Iraq, Meredith Wotten, Kirsty Jenatsch
Small-Arms And Light-Weapons Risk Education In Iraq, Meredith Wotten, Kirsty Jenatsch
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) has one of Iraq’s most established mine-risk education programs. In 2007, MAG identified a regional need to warn people, particularly children, about the risk of handling guns and other weapons. Drawing on more than 16 years of experience and skill in MRE delivery, MAG aimed to adapt existing methodologies and successfully expand the MRE program to include small-arms and light-weapons risks.
The Mine Action Technology Workshop, Nicole Neitzey
The Mine Action Technology Workshop, Nicole Neitzey
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Sponsored by the United Nations Mine Action Service and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining, the Mine Action Technology Workshop is a biannual event held in Geneva, Switzerland in early September. The 2010 event featured theoretical and practical discussions, as well as a newly added opportunity to see technology in action. This article highlights the events and outcomes of the workshop.
Humanitarian Disarmament, Pascal Rapillard
Humanitarian Disarmament, Pascal Rapillard
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article examines the evolution of international humanitarian law, specifically as it relates to the conventions banning or restricting conventional weapons. The Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction and the Convention on Cluster Munitions are discussed here, as they form a distinctive type of disarmament—humanitarian disarmament.
U.N. Announces Nepal Is Minefield-Free, News Brief
U.N. Announces Nepal Is Minefield-Free, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 14 June 2011, the U.N. declared Nepal to be minefield-free. Nepalese troops cleared the last of the 53 minefields remaining from Nepal’s 10-year civil conflict (1996–2006).
Lessons Learned: Sri Lankan Mine-Action Staff Visit Cambodia And Lao Pdr, Sebastian Kasack
Lessons Learned: Sri Lankan Mine-Action Staff Visit Cambodia And Lao Pdr, Sebastian Kasack
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The need for a comprehensive mine-action program is not always recognized as countries pursue demining efforts. This article describes Sri Lankan mine-action groups’ efforts to create a more comprehensive and cohesive mine-action program through regional visits to Cambodia and Lao PDR. It offers insight and advice to groups interested in pursuing the same avenue.
Linking Mine Action And Development: Local-Level Benefits And Challenges, Russell Gasser
Linking Mine Action And Development: Local-Level Benefits And Challenges, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In many post-conflict regions, landmines and explosive remnants of war remain, limiting recovery and development even after mine-clearance projects are completed. A number of mine-clearance organizations are starting to promote “linking mine action and development” as a better alternative to a separate and uncoordinated approach.
Clearing Cluster Bombs On The Ho Chi Minh Trail Video Wins Cnn Award, News Brief
Clearing Cluster Bombs On The Ho Chi Minh Trail Video Wins Cnn Award, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
CNN announced the video Clearing Cluster Bombs on the Ho Chi Minh Trail as winner of the CNN iReport Community Choice Award on 15 March 2011 for best iReport submitted in 2010.
Tucker’S Story: Dca’S Trustworthy Man In The Field, Tamar Szeps-Znaider
Tucker’S Story: Dca’S Trustworthy Man In The Field, Tamar Szeps-Znaider
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article offers a brief glimpse into the path of an Angolan deminer who, over the years, has developed into a known figure within the international mine action community. Quickly rising through positions of responsibility, Tucker demonstrates qualities of leadership, and his success is a testament to his work ethic and dedication.
Land Rights In Mine-Affected Countries, Jon Unruh, Gabrielle Chaizy, Sharmala Naidoo
Land Rights In Mine-Affected Countries, Jon Unruh, Gabrielle Chaizy, Sharmala Naidoo
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Land rights in conflict and post-conflict environments is an increasing area of concern within humanitarian and development communities. When conflicts end, land rights may be threatened, especially for women, subsistence farmers and other marginalized populations. Secure land rights are, therefore, a critical issue for humanitarian response, sustainable peace-building and longer-term economic recovery, particularly in countries where agriculture is key to livelihoods. While mine-action activities such as priority-setting, survey and clearance bring mine-action organizations into direct contact with land-rights issues, most tend to avoid these issues. This article looks at how mine-action organizations can better address land issues.
The Peco Wolverine: Evolution Of A Demining Area-Preparation Tool, Ronald Collins, Thomas Henderson
The Peco Wolverine: Evolution Of A Demining Area-Preparation Tool, Ronald Collins, Thomas Henderson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article discusses the development of an essential mine-action tool: a preparation system for demining areas thick with vegetation. After covering the need for the technology, the authors explain how a commercially available product evolved into a highly capable remote-controlled vegetation cutter for demining, and how the manufacturer subsequently adopted the modified system for the commercial marketplace. Modifications made to the PECO are discussed in depth, and an accompanying analysis provides interesting insight into how the PECO project became a success for those in need of an efficient and effective brush-clearing device.
Integration Of Clearance Assets, Mark Thompson
Integration Of Clearance Assets, Mark Thompson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Integrating a variety of demining activities, including machines and manual support, is vital to an operation’s efficiency and success. An appropriate integration plan must include analysis of context, support requirements and limitations.
Building Mine-Action Capacity Through Management Training, Ben Anderson
Building Mine-Action Capacity Through Management Training, Ben Anderson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre is Cambodia’s largest demining organization, established in 1993 to clear Cambodia of landmines and other explosive remnants of war. With funding from the New Zealand government, Quality Solutions International has worked for the last 12 months to rebuild and strengthen CMAC’s management and training capacity. Part of the project was the delivery of three two-week middle- management courses, designed to provide CMAC’s middle managers with a basic grounding in management theory and application.
Community Safety In Somalia, Rasmus Stuhr Jakobsen
Community Safety In Somalia, Rasmus Stuhr Jakobsen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Danish Demining Group is introducing new ways of working with conflict-affected populations in fragile parts of Somalia to pave the way for stabilization by enhancing community safety and improving livelihoods. Through a joint effort with the Danish Refugee Council, DDG strives to increase development and stability in violence-prone regions of Somalia using a community-driven, grassroots approach. This approach allows communities to work together on reconstruction projects as well as intervention strategies aimed at reducing violent behavior.