This study was commissioned by YEMAC and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) with the following objectives:

1. To assess the overall socio-economic returns from mine clearance investments
2. To make a preliminary assessment of complementary development initiatives for mine-affected communities.
3. To enhance the capacity of YEMAC to conduct future assessments of socio-economic benefits from mine action; assess the community Landmine Impact Scores as a tool for identifying impact and determining priorities for action; advise on how to design ad conduct on-going socio-economic surveys relating to ERW; advise on integrating social differentiation within LIS survey protocols, and advise on enhancements to YEMAC's monitoring and evaluation system.

The findings of the survey are presented in three sections:

• The impact of demining on communities
• Development opportunities for demined communities
• Considerations for YEMAC

Additional contact points

Mansour al-Azi
Director
mansazi@y.net.ye
Yemen Executive Mine Action Centre (YEMAC)
PO Box 16267
Hadda PO
Sana'a, Yemen
Tel | +9671302 790

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Yemen
www.undp.org.ye