Research, Innovation, Standards and Operations (RISO)
Besart Alickaj joined the GICHD in September 2026 as an Advisor within the Research, Innovation, Standards and Operations Division. As part of the Research and Innovation team, he supports the GICHD's work to identify, assess and advance emerging technologies and innovative approaches that can strengthen mine action operations.
His work focuses on evaluating how new technologies, tools and methodologies can improve the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of mine action. He contributes to research, testing and evidence-based initiatives that support the responsible adoption of innovation across the sector, while fostering collaboration between practitioners, technology developers, researchers and other partners.
Besart brings over 11 years of humanitarian mine action experience with The HALO Trust across Kosovo, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Syria. His background includes explosive ordnance disposal, survey and clearance, mechanical operations, training, quality management, and the development of operational procedures. He is qualified to IMAS EOD and IEDD Level 3.
Besart holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Organisation Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
- Division Research, Innovation, Standards and Operations (RISO)
- Unit Research & Innovation