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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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Assessment of Mozambique's National Capacities to Manage Residual Contamination
Mozambique is committed to having completed implementation of its mine clearance obligations under Article 5 of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) by 1 January 2015. This will, for the most part, marks the end of...
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Environmental risks of remnants of conflict: How to 'do no harm' in mine action
One of the core objectives of mine action is the safe removal and destruction of the remnants of conflict in order to make land safe and accessible, thereby contributing to sustainable development. However, the methods used by...
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'Do no harm' and mine action: Protecting the environment while removing the remnants of conflict
In times of armed conflict, the environment might be targeted deliberately to reach military or political goals. However, most of the environmental damage resulting directly or indirectly from armed conflict can be understood as...
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Quick start guide to strategic planning in mine action
This aide memoire sets out the main principles of strategic planning for mine action described in the Guide to Strategic Planning for Mine Action. Strategic planners should familiarise themselves with the content of the main Guide...
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Land Release Liability
Who should be responsible for any adverse events after clearance? The process of transferring liability from an operator to the state seems biased due to an inherent conflict of interest.
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Guide to strategic planning in mine action
Based on key findings from the six country case studies, the GICHD drafted a Guide and a Quick Start Guide on Strategic Planning in Mine Action.
The Guide to Strategic Planning in Mine Action presents the key aspects of the...
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External Evaluation of the GICHD, 2010-2013
The evaluation assesses aspects of the corporate and strategic governance of the Centres. It covers the period of 2010–2013 and the year 2014 is outside of the evaluation scope. The report comments on the ongoing and planned...
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