FIELD SUPPORT
IMMEDIATE OUTCOME 2 National standards are developed, adopted and implemented by states, according to international standards
International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and national standards form part of the normative framework of mine action and are designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and quality of mine action operations.
3 targeted NMAS assessments completed Cambodia, Vietnam, Yemen 3 countries where NMAS reviewed and updated Cambodia, Vietnam, Yemen 1 country where NMAS related to IED response updated Yemen
1 workshop conducted; 1 workshop supported Afghanistan, Yemen 1 publication developed IED Clearance Good Practice Guide 78% of participants that responded, reported that they acquired practical and theoretical knowledge
ACHIEVEMENTS In 2020, the GICHD continued to work to improve the quality of national mine action standards (NMAS) by strengthening assessment methodologies and by maintaining a consistent dialogue with NMAAs and other partners. This focus is part of a concerted effort to invest additional resources in supporting NMAAs with the review and development of NMAS that serve as the key quality management framework for national mine action programmes. An effort to integrate the principles of evidence-based analysis and decision-making is at the heart of the approach taken by the Centre. This evidence-based approach ensures that mine action standards are tailored to national contexts and that all mine action actors are making effective decisions and use appropriate methodologies and equipment, according to their areas of operations. Support provided by the Centre to a variety of countries in 2020, such as Cambodia, Vietnam and Yemen has ensured that the process of developing and revising standards is nationally led and that NMAAs are
central actors in the process of the analysis and decision-making criteria. Whether the theme of the standards in question relates to Gender and Diversity (such as in Cambodia), is related to work with IEDs (such as in Yemen) or is a broad overview of all standards (such as in Vietnam), the principles of analysis and evidence-based decision-making, as well as national ownership, are foundations of the GICHD’s approach. LESSONS LEARNT T The commitment and ownership of NMAAs is essential to the success of the support provided by the GICHD. T NMAAs should dedicate appropriate financial and human resources towards achieving a high quality and standardised process around developing and adopting NMAS. T Timely and strategic follow-up and review of standards are critical steps in ensuring continuous improvement in mine action programmes.
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