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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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Land Rights and Mine Action: Frequently Asked Questions for Mine Action Organisations
This document provides simple practical guidance on land issues for mine action organisations. It covers the following topics: why land matters for mine action; land rights and land release; what mine action organisations can do;...
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Land Rights and Mine Action in Afghanistan: Analysis and Programming Entry-points for Mine Action Organisations - Final Report
In 2010, GICHD initiated a project on landmines and land rights in conflict affected contexts. The purpose of the project was to strengthen the capacity of mine action organisations to prevent and respond to land-related conflict...
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The Role of Mine Action in Curbing the Small Arms Threat
This article shares concrete examples of how mine action organisations are playing an increasingly visible role in curbing the threat of small arms and armed violence more broadly and examines the reasons behind this trend.
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Livelihoods Analysis of Landmine/ERW Affected Communities in Herat Province Afghanistan
The Mine Action Coordination Centre for Afghanistan (MACCA) and the Department for Mine Clearance (DMC) are seeking to better understand the development outcomes of demining. They plan to undertake community-level surveys on a...
GICHD Annual Report 2011
Annual narrative report on the work of the GICHD during 2011.
Available in FrenchMore information about GICHD
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Evaluation of The UN Mine Action Programme in Nepal
This evaluation looks at the UN Mine Action Programme in Nepal, which comprised two distinct but complementary components: one managed by the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the other by the United Nations Children's Fund...
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