Abstract
The Mines Advisory Group began working in Chad in late 2004 with the objective of demining the water points in several of the war-torn provinces in the northern portion of the country. MAG formulated a three-phase plan that was extremely well-executed, even while dealing with the harsh desert climate, achieving its objectives before the deadline and under budget. A total of 21 watering points and 28 paths to access the watering points were cleared, while 84 areas were identified as dangerous. The work had a particularly positive effect on the local nomadic populations, who make a living traveling, often through mined areas, to trade goods.
Recommended Citation
Hopper, Katharine
(2008)
"Clearing the Way in Chad: Assessment, Access and Impact,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 11
:
Iss.
2
, Article 10.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol11/iss2/10
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