Abstract
A UNICEF feasibility study conducted in early 2001 showed that medical and surgical facilities in Azerbaijan are adequate to meet the immediate needs of mine survivors. In general, physical rehabilitation facilities are also considered suitable; however, the lack of psycho-social support to assist mine survivors with a disability is of particular concern. The study concluded that an integrated and comprehensive assistance program could not be established for the mine victims of Azerbaijan until a needs assessment was completed. In response, Azerbaijan planned and conducted a national survey to assess mine victims’ needs, including prosthetic, social and economic needs, as a first step to developing national mine-victim-assistance priorities and programs. The results of the assessment are discussed in this article.
Recommended Citation
Aliyev, Aziz; Mamedov, Rauf; Mirzoyev, Umud; and Mamedov, Siyab
(2006)
"Mine Victims Needs Assessment and Assistance Coordination,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 10
:
Iss.
2
, Article 37.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol10/iss2/37
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