Eric M. FILIPPINO

Position Head of Socio-Economic Section Email e.filippino(at)gichd.org

Eric M. Filippino has headed the Socio-Economic Unit at the GICHD since February of 1999. Under this broad title he is responsible for thematic training, assessment, research and direct field support in the areas of socio-economics, Mine Risk Education, and capacity development.

Eric has worked in mine action for the past 14 years and aid/refugee relief for 5 years prior to that. He has worked for both non-governmental organisations and the United Nations in numerous field positions in Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe.

Conferences and publications

Fall 2000 Implementing Landmine Awareness Programs Journal of Mine Action