Evaluations, Advice and Assistance

Appropriate technology is of increasing importance in the demining community. The GICHD has been engaged in many aspects of technology, and emphasis has been placed on mature technology that demonstrates its practical application to demining operations.

Priority is being placed on the assessment of current technologies, monitoring technologies applicable to demining, assisting in the introduction of appropriate technologies to the field and the evaluation of the impact of technology on mine action programmes.

Examples of current technology missions and activities:

• The GICHD holds technical workshops in Geneva. More information
• Assessments of mechanical demining equipment in mine-affected countries.
• Mechanical demining training for operators in the field.
• Assisting during testing and evaluation of mechanical demining systems.