Abstract
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 mix of mechanical, dog, sensor, and probing techniques – and oh, yes, by the way - clear and return vast amounts of land to productive use without any accidents or political turbulence.
Recommended Citation
Barlow, Dennis
(2002)
"Goons, Lemons, and Saviors,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 6
:
Iss.
1
, Article 35.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol6/iss1/35
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