National Mine Action Standards (NMAS) are standards issued by a National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) for effective management of mine action in that country. NMAS are not simply the International Mine Action Standards with the acronyms changed from International to National. 

Effective NMAS will reflect the overall situation of the landmine and ERW contamination nationally, the national response to that threat, the situation of survivors and victims and the long term legislation enacted or planned to support a strategic response to the threat.

Effective NMAS, whilst reflecting the local context of the mine action programme should ensure adherence to the guiding principles of IMAS: national ownership; standards which protect those most at risk; national capacity; the maintenance and application of appropriate standards for mine action; consistency with international norms and standards; and compliance with international conventions and treaties.

Contact

To get help with managing the transition from International to National Mine Action Standards, contact Ms. Sandra Velasco, National Mine Action Standards Officer, s.velasco(at)gichd.org or Mr. Faiz Paktian, Head of Standards and Stockpiles Destruction, f.paktian(at)gichd.org.