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Underwater Explosive Ordnance
This publication offers an overview of international underwater explosive ordnance (EO) contamination, highlighting its impact, current management strategies and key challenges. Through literature review, data-driven analysis, and...
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Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine - Third Edition
The third edition of the GICHD Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine is intended as a basic reference for qualified EOD operators conducting explosive ordnance risk reduction activities in Ukraine and may also be used by trained...
- Available in English, Ukrainian
Guía práctica para la planeación estratégica en acción contra minas | Quick start guide to strategic planning in mine action (Spanish)
Esta ayuda de memoria establece los principios fundamentales de la planeación estratégica descritos en la Guía para la Planeación Estratégica en Acción contra Minas. Los encargados de la planeación deberían familiarizarse con el...
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Guía para la planeación estratégica en acción contra minas | Guide to strategic planning in mine action (Spanish)
Basado en los principales hallazgos de los seis países objeto del estudio de caso el GICHD construyó una Guía y una Guía Práctica para la Planeación Estratégica en Acción contra Minas.
La Guía para la Planeación Estratégica en...
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دليل للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام | Guide to Mine Action
يشهد قطّاع الأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام تطوراً ملحوظاً وبوتيرة سريعة، الأمر الذي يجعله يمر في مرحلة تنامي متصاعد ومستمر مسهماً بذلك في اتّباع وتبنّي منهجيات مطوّرة على نطاقات واسعة. يتناول هذه التطورات دليل للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام...
- Available in Arabic
Information Management and Technology Development for Technical Survey in Mine Action
There is an emergent consensus that an excessive use of clearance resources in areas that may not contain landmines and/or explosive remnants of war (ERW) represents an error in miscalculation rather than justifiable prudence....
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Una Revisión de la Inspección Externa Post-Despeje en la Acción contra las Minas
Este estudio pretende evaluar la inspección post-despeje, analizando sus costos y beneficios, y explorar como el control de calidad externo está siendo implementado en el sector. El estudio también busca determinar en que medida...
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UXO Lao Detection Trial Test Report
During the period November 27, 2014 to December 20, 2014, UXO Lao undertook a detection trial in Sepon. The primary objective was to assess the suitability and cost effectiveness of advanced detection systems of small ordnance....
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Post-Clearance Inspection: How much is enough
Post-clearance inspection serves to check contamination of land on a per square meter basis. Although inspection does little in the way of explaining the quality of the work done in demining operations, it can be important in...
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The Case for a National Assessment on Landmine Contamination through NTS in Colombia
With a majority of Colombia’s municipalities reporting landmine or ordnance incidents since 1990, there is an urgent need to perform non-technical survey (NTS) in the country to determine the remaining threat. Assuming liability...
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Good Practices in Physical Security and Stockpile Management
Until recently, stockpiled weapons and ammunition were usually dealt with by addressing security mindset before safety. A common approach has been in a secure storage and set of guard, whereas ammunition needs more continuous and...
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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...
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