… for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is generally perceived to be relevant and effective within the mine action sector, although there are some vocal, and potentially significant groups that take a more…
… side-event entitled ` Enabling best practice through National Standards` during the Anti-Personal Mine Ban Convention`s Meetings of the State Parties on Friday, 20th November. 47 participants joined…
… performance is the norm across a range of human activities. But is it a norm in humanitarian mine action (HMA)? Some might suggest that it is. However, if we measure our performance, it is unclear…
… demining in Ukraine In support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, international funding for mine action since the escalation of the conflict in February has seen a welcome surge. A crucial part of a…
… Ukraine (OSCE PCU) and the Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), a workshop on mine action legislation and a seminar were organised in Kiev. The GICHD also recently welcomed the…
… maps and reports on the extent of contamination. It was launched at the Meeting of National Mine Action Directors and United Nations Advisers in February 2018. Thanks to its strategic…
…GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION The International Mine Action Standards Secretariat The IMAS Secretary’s responsibilities include the coordination and management of the process through which the IMAS framework is…
… in Sarajevo, BiH on 16th December 2020. Focus was given on the results of the General Assessment of Mine Suspected Areas in BiH and the establishment of a new database for BHMAC. Discussions were also…
… AI IN MINE ACTION: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions Research Methodology • Research Approach: • Systematic Literature Review: A comprehensive review of academic publications, conference proceedings,…
…New IMAS 09.60 | Underwater Survey and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance Upon request of the mine action community through the IMAS Review Board, the GICHD, in consultation with a group of experts, drafted a new IMAS…
