Ian Mansfield is the Deputy Director of the GICHD, as well as the Head of Operations since July 2002. As such, Ian is responsible for all operational, technical and research activities carried out by the Centre. He is also responsible for analysing existing and potential areas of activity for the Centre, along with all evaluation, assessment and consultancy activities. Ian has spent the last 17 years working in mine action. He has been the Programme Manager for the United Nations mine action programmes in Afghanistan, Laos and Bosnia. Subsequently, he was the Mine Action Team Leader at UNDP headquarters in New York for four years. Ian is an Australian national, and he holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Civil Engineeri Articles and publications
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The GICHD warmly congratulates Ian on becoming a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, awarded by the Governor-General of Australia on 14 June 2010 in recognition of Ian’s "service to humanitarian aid through the establishment of global landmine removal, safety and training programs." This reflects Ian’s extensive experience in and contribution to mine action , both in the field and in related roles in the UN and the GICHD. This award is an indication of the importance Australia, a key mine action donor, places on mine action and the individuals who work within it. |