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Improving operational effectiveness in Colombia through community - Informed approaches
In Colombia, mine action is closely linked to broader recovery and peacebuilding efforts following decades of conflict. Operations are designed to support the most affected territories, including areas where insecurity and limited...
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The Sustainable Development Outcomes of Mine Action: The Case of the Korea-Vietnam Peace Village Project
The Korea Viet Nam Peace Village Project (KVPVP) offers a new, integrated approach to these challenges. Funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agenda (KOICA) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme...
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Management of Residual Explosive Remnants of War (MORE) Issue Briefs
This guide is one of several addressing different aspects of Management of Residual Explosive Remnants of War (MORE) and linking with wider information resources held by the GICHD. It should be read in conjunction with other...
GICHD Annual Report 2014
The 2014 Annual Report covers the essence of the GICHD's work over the past year through its core activities: furthering knowledge, promoting norms and standards and developing in-country and national capacity.
It is divided into...
Community safety, livelihoods and socio-economic development | Karamoja, Uganda
The GICHD has already conducted landmines and livelihoods surveys in Yemen, Afghanistan and a Community Safety, Livelihoods and Socio-economic Development in collaboration with Danish Demining Group (DDG) in Somaliland. Based on...
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UNISDR Scientific and Technical Advisory Group Case Studies 2015 | The use of Geographic Information Systems for environmental impact assessments in Mine Action
The 'do no harm' approach to mine action requires that mine action organisations consider the possible negative impacts of mine clearance operations. They must ensure they do not lead to longer-term vulnerability or threaten...
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دليل البدء السريع | بالعربي | Quick start guide to strategic planning in mine action (Arabic)
تحدّد هذه المذكرة الجوانب الرئيسية للتخطيط الاستراتيجي في الأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام والموضّحة في دليل التخطيط الاستراتيجي للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام، ويجب على المخطّطين الاستراتيجيين أن يقوموا بالاطّلاع على مضمون الدليل الرئيسي...
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دليل التخطيط الاستراتيجي في الأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام | بالعربي | Guide to strategic planning in mine action (Arabic)
تمّ تطوير هذا الدليل بالاعتماد على تحليل لمخرجات دراسة الحالات الوطنية لستة بلدان، حيث قام مركز جنيف الدولي لأنشطة إزالة الألغام للأغراض الانسانية بمراجعة مسودة الدليل الرئيسي ودليل البدء السريع. يستعرض دليل التخطيط الاستراتيجي...
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Do no harm in mine action | Why the environment matters
Explosive remnants of war negatively impact the environment and some clearance methods used by mine action organizations can potentially lead to environmental degradation. Mine action organizations need to consider the negative...
Quality management in Vietnam | Building a national ISO 9001 System
Vietnam’s pilot quality management (QM) project in Ha Tinh province has proven successful in its implementation of the international QM standard ISO 9001. The next step for GICHD and partners will be to support Vietnam in...
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Technology Demonstration Report for Underwater Survey Equipment
The underwater equipment technology demonstration report, sponsored by GICHD, provides an evaluation of select commercial technology available for the technical survey of sites contaminated with underwater explosive ordnance.
The...
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Capacités nationales et contamination résiduelle | Mali
La présente étude de cas s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un travail de recherche plus vaste entrepris par le CIDHG sur les capacités nationales et la contamination résiduelle. Elle se fonde à la fois sur des recherches documentaires et...
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