The strategy also foresees continuation of the well established coordination mechanisms between dfda and ddps. Mine action is an essential step for realization of the 2030 agenda. The strategy reflects the collective engagement by the members of the united nations interagency coordination group on mine action iacgma. Alan macdonald, geneva international centre for humanitarian demining, international. Since the question of mine action was first taken up by the general assembly in 1993, the international. Unmas multilateral approach brought together 12 united nations entities with diverse roles and mandates. The strategy reflects the collective engagement of the united nations interagency coordination group on mine action iacgma. Human rights watch summarizes the development of the campaign to ban landmines and provides information on the types of action that individuals can take.
Established in 1997, the united nations mine action service unmas works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating united. The strategy of the united nations on mine action 20 2018. It is mandated to coordinate and provide technical assistance for humanitarian mine action activities in the temporary security zone tsz and adjacent areas. May 31, 2017 unops supports the successful implementation of its partners peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Mine action must extend beyond only removing those remnants of war to become a part of an effective toolkit for helping communities and countries recover.
Mine action strategy of the swiss confederation 2012 2015. It is envisaged that the programme will run for up to 2. By identifying the potential value in the given mineral resources, and providing a practical and realistic optimal strategy for extraction that considers all the material options and scenarios, a good mine planning process provides. The african union mine action and explosive remnants of war strategic framework project document april 2014 december 2017. The strategy will be delivered primarily through our bilateral country. It seeks to reflect the current understanding of the contribution and impact that mine action is. Mine action national strategy consultant unops jobs. Mine planning and schedule optimization software minemax.
International ammunition technical guidelines united nations. The five strategic objectives respond to contextspecific needs and ensure that people remain at the centre of mine action initiatives. Mar 16, 2020 i lead the consulting firm new markets advisors and am an author of three popular books on innovation. The role of mine planning in high performance ausimm bulletin.
The mine action strategy of the swiss confederation for the period 2012 2015 defines the framework for political and operational activities with regard to antipersonnel mines, cluster munitions and other erw. The strategy of the united nations on mine action indicates that who has primary responsibility for the development of standards, provision of technical assistance and promotion of institutional. Deadline 30 september 20 europeaid is accepting proposals for mine action program in lebanon to support the lebanon mine action centre to fine tune and implement its strategy in terms of mremva, to alleviate mine risk. Prum sophakmonkol, deputy secretary general, cambodian mine action authority h. Unmas mine action programming handbook united nations. Internal audit reports united nations office of internal. Major international mine action actors dca, mag, drcddg, halo trust, crs, npa, hi and aar japan etc. Strategic mine planning software australian mining. United nations mine action service unmas is another active participant cooperating with other actors under united nations, recently presenting the 6year plan according to mine action, the strategy of the united nations on mine action 202018. The official website of the international campaign to ban landmines includes links and general information on the campaign.
It also updates the status of mine ban treaty signatories. As of 1 june 20, internal audit reports issued by the office of internal oversight services are available 30 days following issuance of the report. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the united nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. To assist mine planners in producing robust mine plans. A first draft framework was developed and issued in december 2002, and used as a basis for planning and implementing the uns mine action response in iraq in 2003. These pages also detail united nations positions and policies related to mine action, including the multiyear united nations strategy on mine action and regular reports on the impact of its interventions at global level and support at country level. Disability cambodia intercensal population survey 20. Mine action entails more than removing landmines from the ground. Good marketing campaigns dont just happen theyre planned, tracked and measured. Strategic mine planning flexible mine planning to meet. Following five months of extensive consultation and collaboration involving over 300 stakeholders, the strategy was. Annual report 2012 on the implementation of the mine action.
Unmas that denmark will pursue in its cooperation with the organization. The joint gichdundp study explores the links between mine action and the 2030 agenda and its sdgs. Mine action for sustainable development aug 15, 2016 in many of the most fragile postconflict contexts that count on undp support for sustainable recovery, landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war erw are a significant hindrance to the eradication of extreme poverty and significant reduction of inequalities and exclusion. United nations mine action activities are guided by four strategic objectives identified in the united nations mine action strategy for 20062010. The strategy of the united nations on mine action 20. Mine action strategy of the swiss confederation 20162019. In 2018 the united nations mine action service unmas convened, coordinated and led the drafting of the united nations mine action strategy 20192023.
Keita sugimoto, mine action adviser, cambodian mine action authority h. Conclusion significant progress has been made throughout 2012 in achieving the goals of the mine action strategy of the swiss confederation 20122015. Mine action evaluation by undp independent evaluation office. Mine planning plays an often understated but nonetheless essential role in the achievement of high performance. The new united nations mine action strategy 2019 2023, launched in january, emphasizes the importance of mine action for protection, prevention and peace sustainment. Chum bun rong, secretary general of the cambodian mine action and victim assistance authority mr. Costovation harpercollins, 2018, jobs to be done amacom, 2016, and capturing new markets. Efforts are underway to strengthen the national capacity and ownership of mine action in myanmar. Assistance in mine action united nations mine action. As such, the strategy provides analytical and programmatic guidance for the. Gemcom software international has released gemcom whittle 4. The united nations mine action strategy 20192023 world. In europe too, the issue of mine action was placed on the agenda following the series of wars in the for mer yugoslavia. New york unmas on 21 march 2017, united nations mine action service unmas hosted a side event during the 61st session of the commission on the status of women, focusing on how womens involvement in mine action both improved the effectiveness of mine action operations and boosted the economic and social standing of the women themselves.
The objective of mine action is to identify and reduce the impact and risk of landmines and. Since the ottawa convention went into force in 1997, the implementation challenge has been huge, said lydia good, mine action program specialist with undp. Since late 2007, unmas started to conceptualize a software system. International mine awareness day 4 april united nations. The united nations and its partners, wherever they work on mine action, strive to include women and men in all aspects of the work with the aim of delivering high quality mine action services in response to the needs of all community members regardless of their gender. The strategy of the united nations on mine action 20 2018 vision the vision of the united nations is a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development and where the human rights and the. The united nations mine action strategy 20192023 the strategy articulates the strategic objectives and commitments of the united nations to address the evolving context and nature of explosive. Understanding landmines and mine action september 2003 prepared by robert keeley page 2 landmines and unexploded ordn ance. Variety of commercial mine planning programs available choice of supplier should be part of a company wide mine planning strategy feedback systems to be developed specifically for the company changes are required to russian regulations with regards to balanced reserves and cutoff grade to allow implementation of flexible mine. This is a theme being promoted in commemoration of the international day for mine. Empowering women, advancing mine action united nations.
Our highlevel strategic mine planning and pit optimization software enables you to understand the potential value of projects, while accounting for financial and grade uncertainty. The united nations mine action service unmas is a service located within the united nations department of peacekeeping operations that specializes in coordinating and implementing activities to limit the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices. The strategy outlines the current challenges as seen from switzer. Minemax planner pit optimization, rapid project evaluation, financial and grade risk analysis. United nations mine action service unmas established in 1997, the united nations mine action service unmas leads, coordinates and implements united nations efforts to eliminate landmines and. The mine action element of the orolsi strategic approach is informed.
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