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Ukrainian Mine Action, Sergio Pashinsky Apr 2002

Ukrainian Mine Action, Sergio Pashinsky

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

There is no doubt that the Ukraine is a mine and UXO affected country. This fact is well known but still not recognized by the international mine action community. Perhaps the biggest issue is that the Ukrainian government has not acknowledged this national challenge, and consequently, international assistance has not been given.

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Mine Action In Azerbaijan, Sayed Aqa, Josef Strebel Apr 2002

Mine Action In Azerbaijan, Sayed Aqa, Josef Strebel

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since April 2, 1999, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has sought to establish a mine/UXO impact free Azerbaijan by addressing the landmine problem in currently accessible areas and building a national capacity to meet the challenges of mines and UXO in areas that will become accessible once a peace agreement is finally negotiated.

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The Kosovo Macc: “The Most Successful Mine Action Program Ever”, Jj Scott Apr 2002

The Kosovo Macc: “The Most Successful Mine Action Program Ever”, Jj Scott

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Using groundbreaking new ideas and ingenious combinations of favorite demining methods, the Kosovo Mine Action Coordination Center (MACC) has succeeded in clearing the province of landmines in less than three years. Mr. John Flanagan, MACC Program Manager, offers insights on the MACC’s accomplishments and a vision for the future of mine action.

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National Mine Action: Problems And Predictions, Vernon Joynt Apr 2002

National Mine Action: Problems And Predictions, Vernon Joynt

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

I recently received an e-mail with real good bait on the line so I would commit to sticking my neck in the noose once more. The questions included: Will technology ever improve speed and safety in Humanitarian Demining (HD)? What is the comparative efficiency among commercial, military and NGO clearance? Will dogs be more or less integrated into HD programs? When will land use priorities determine clearance priorities? Is "donor fatigue" a reality? If so, how do we fix it? These questions are right in the middle of my current pet struggle to give technology its rightful role and place …

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Building National Mine Action Capacity: It Is No Myth, Ian Mansfield Apr 2002

Building National Mine Action Capacity: It Is No Myth, Ian Mansfield

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After the success of short term mine action interventions in Kuwait and Kosovo, there has been discussion about the value of the United Nations building national mine action capacity in the countries it supports, rather than implementing a more direct, hands-on strategy. While there is obviously no way of dictating a one-size-fits-all policy, this article will show that the concept of building national capacity remains a vital one and one that has a proven successful track record.

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Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach Apr 2002

Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to realistically predict the future of demining techniques and technologies, past and present technology must first be examined and critiqued.

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The European Commission: The Future Of Mine Action From A Donor’S Perspective, Margaret S. Busé Apr 2002

The European Commission: The Future Of Mine Action From A Donor’S Perspective, Margaret S. Busé

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

An interview with Daniela Dicorrado-Andreoni, Principal Administrator of the European Commission, highlights the goals of the European Commission and the role and future of donor funding.

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Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford Apr 2002

Landmine Victim Assistance And Government Legal Obligation, Ken Rutherford

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

What are a state’s legal obligations to landmine victim assistance?

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Mine Awareness: A New Approach, Michael Labon Apr 2002

Mine Awareness: A New Approach, Michael Labon

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The proper integration of mine awareness, Level 1 and 2 surveys, and EOD can produce a synergistic effect that would benefit everyone involved in a mine action program. This concept has been used before but needs to be more widely utilized.

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Child To Child: What We Have Learned About Educating Children, Sarah Warren Apr 2002

Child To Child: What We Have Learned About Educating Children, Sarah Warren

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Save the Children Federation (SCF/US) began its Landmine Education Project (LEP) in Kabul, Afghanistan in April 1996. It developed a participatory curriculum based on principles of non-formal education.

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Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib Apr 2002

Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

To improve mine clearance performance and to enhance safety of demining personnel, there is a need for efficient humanitarian mine action equipment. Accurate and reliable mine detection techniques and technologies capable of area detection and clearance are crucial for successful demining.

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Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn Apr 2002

Connecting Global Education With Activism: Building A Local And Global Community, Marta Colburn

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Getting children active in international events can be done through effective classroom learning experiences. This educator explains how tragedy can lead to a better understanding of diversity.

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Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley Apr 2002

Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Canadian Center for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) outlines a cycle of development and testing which should help more useful technologies make it to mine fields. In this article, three products are introduced that successfully follow this cycle.

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Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff Apr 2002

Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The PARADIS project aims to improve the planning of humanitarian demining campaigns with a software package working from the country scale to the field scale. A demining organization and an image interpretation team work together to put this system to use and benefit mine-affected areas.

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Peacemakers Along The Dmz: Non-Self Destruct Landmines In The Republic Of Korea, Albert Marin, Michael Litzelman Apr 2002

Peacemakers Along The Dmz: Non-Self Destruct Landmines In The Republic Of Korea, Albert Marin, Michael Litzelman

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The need for landmines in Korea will remain the same without a change in the terrain or the proximity of either the threat or the enemy, unless we successfully find a viable, fully fielded alternative.

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Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry Apr 2002

Behind The Scenes Of Mine Action, Mary Ruberry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mine Action work involves numerous dangers and risks. Yet the field of Mine Action and the stark beginnings of a mine action center often beget warm bonds. Stories from men involved in demining show what life is like handling munitions, and setting up and running mine programs.

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From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott Apr 2002

From The Himalayas To The Indian Ocean: The World’S Largest Mine Field?, Jj Scott

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The latest conflict between India and Pakistan has spurred both countries to renew the mining of their borders. This could result in the creation of the largest mine field the world has ever seen.

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Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel Apr 2002

Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.

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Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov Apr 2002

Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.

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The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger Apr 2002

The Latin America Conference: Sharing Ideas To Improve Mine Action, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In early December of 2001, mine action affiliates gathered in Miami to discuss the past, present and future of mine action efforts in Latin America. The three-day conference gave all who attended a better idea of what lies ahead and allowed them to share ideas on how to reach their mutual goals.

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Celebrities And Landmines, Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

Celebrities And Landmines, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Many celebrities have become active in raising awareness and funds for mine action around the globe. Whether it be consciousness, money or advocacy, celebrities are helping the cause of landmines.

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Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu Apr 2002

Night Of 1000 Dinners™ Raises Money For Demining Efforts, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Canadian Landmine Foundation (CLF) and the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) sponsored a worldwide charity event called the Night of 1000 Dinners (N1KD). This unique event, which benefited the Adopt-A-Minefield® Campaign, among other organizations, spanned over 30 countries, including the United States, Lebanon, Croatia, Greece, Canada, Norway, Pakistan and Mozambique. People invited friends and family to their homes or hosted events through their businesses, schools or religious organizations. Guests were asked to make contributions to the landmine cause, while hosts were encouraged to prepare a meal native to one of the more than 70 …

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Three-Man Team Hikes Japanese Mountains To Raise Money For Mine Clearance, Nicole Kreger Apr 2002

Three-Man Team Hikes Japanese Mountains To Raise Money For Mine Clearance, Nicole Kreger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

An expedition in 2001 that led three men through the mountains of Japan raised money and awareness for landmine clearance.

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The Confederacy’S Bomb Brothers, Peggy Robbins Apr 2002

The Confederacy’S Bomb Brothers, Peggy Robbins

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

George and Gabriel Rains had a knack for blowing things up during the American Civil War between 1861-1865. They were the Confederacy’s “Bomb Brothers.” Were they fathers of the modern day land mine?

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Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder Apr 2002

Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to create the definitive list of demining machines that are currently available on the international market, GICHD created the GICHD Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue. It highlights numerous machines and will be updated annually, as its creators hope that it will better aid the attempt to eradicate the world’s landmines by 2010.

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Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan Apr 2002

Sapper, Juan Carlos Ruan

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Jose Antonio, a sapper working on demining operations in Nicaragua, explains the daily requirements of the work he does, which he explains is both demanding and rewarding.

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Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott Apr 2002

Ronco: Back In Afghanistan, Jj Scott

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article has been removed.

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Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow Apr 2002

Goons, Lemons, And Saviors, Dennis Barlow

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

For about five years now, it has been accepted wisdom that the national mine action centers (MAC) are the critical nodes of humanitarian demining activity. MACs are at the virtual cross roads of mine action, with policy "coming down" and tactical results "going up." MAC managers are asked to implement standards, evaluate clearance techniques and equipment, integrate the various components of mine action (marking and monitoring, clearance, mine risk education, victim assistance), help prioritize programs and activities, answer to donors, report to the host government, provide information to the UN, master GIS systems, fill empty data bases, develop the perfect …

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2002 Baseball Statistical Breakdown, Cedarville University Apr 2002

2002 Baseball Statistical Breakdown, Cedarville University

Baseball Statistics

No abstract provided.

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2002 Most Innings Pitched Per Season, Cedarville University Apr 2002

2002 Most Innings Pitched Per Season, Cedarville University

Baseball Statistics

No abstract provided.

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