HIGHLIGHTS
ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MINE ACTION (IMSMA) CORE
In 2022, the GICHD will continue to accelerate the global transition to IMSMA Core. The allocation of additional resources to this transition will be made possible by several steps, including: de-prioritize the development and deployment of selected ancillary information management tools; offer a lighter touch approach to IM support to affected states that require assistance on an ad-hoc or intermittent basis; proactively pursue new funding opportunities, including via private sector partnerships; and deliver more training and support through scalable online delivery formats. At the same time, the GICHD will increase efforts to substantively strengthen information security controls across the mine action sector. Specifically the GICHD will seek ISO27001 certification for IMSMA Core, and at the same time will work to update the underlying technology for older versions of IMSMA and reinforce messages about good security practices.
IMSMA Core reporting dashboard © Tajikistan National Mine Action Centre
BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
In 2022, the GICHD will roll out its new professional learning management system (LMS). The new system, supplied by Blackboard Inc., is a web-based virtual learning environment featuring course management, customizable open architecture, and scalable design. Training is a key pillar of the GICHD’s global capacity development support and the use of a modern LMS will help the Centre to further strengthen and standardise its approach to training mine action and explosive risk reduction practitioners and stakeholders. The global situation over the past two years has brought the potential power of online and hybrid teaching methods into sharp focus. Consequently, the Centre will use the new LMS to deliver an increasing number of training modules and courses, as our learning approach evolves in an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training delivery in order to meet global needs.
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