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Improvised explosive devices in the Sahel: Humanitarian responses and current capacities
Over the past five years, the Sahel region has seen a steady rise and geographical spread in the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a term used to describe an explosive device placed or fabricated in an improvised...
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Clearing the way forward: Women, peace, and security in Ukraine’s mine action response
Mine action is not only about removing explosive ordnance, it is about restoring fundamental human rights, including the rights to life and security, freedom of movement, access to land and livelihoods, as well as full...
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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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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...
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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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