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…2016 Annual Report In 2016, GICHD staff visited and supported 57 countries to improve mine action globally and locally. Over the 40 training sessions and workshops that were delivered, we had the opportunity to reach…

… On request by the manufacturer the survivability test was extended using not only an 8 kg antitank mine but also two 5 kg AT-mines.

… also be exposed to practical demonstrations and exercises. 17 participants working for National Mine Action Authorities and operators, in 11 countries, attended the course. This course was funded by…

…Collaborative ORDnance Data Repository (CORD) Until recently, the mine action and broader humanitarian disarmament community have relied on ORDATA for ordnance information. However, the Geneva International Centre for…

… (CPADD) in Ouidah, Benin. During this two-week training session, 13 participants from national mine action authorities and operators from Benin, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Senegal and…

… with at least 10 years of experience working with international organisations, specialising in mine action and ammunition management. The aim of the mandate is to assist AMAT in the development of a…

…'Mines other than Anti-Personnel Mines' Issue Brief  This Issue Brief provides an overview of the humanitarian impact linked to the use of anti-vehicle mines and the challenges related to the clearance of this category…

…GICHD Annual Report 2017 In 2017, GICHD staff visited and supported 68 countries to improve mine action globally and locally. Over the 40 training sessions and workshops that were delivered, we had the opportunity to…

… the Management Tool for Mechanical Demining Operations. This system increases the efficiency of mine-clearance operations by using a database that organizes and creates data reports. The GICHD is working…

… challenges that require special attention—but what does this mean for countries affected by mines and explosive remnants of war? This article examines recent developments, highlighting some…