Improving the Prioritization Process of UXO Lao

Authors

Hayashi Ontoku AkihitoFollow

Abstract

Prioritization of clearance activities continues to be a central issue in the unexploded ordnance (UXO) sector in Laos. Although the government set a policy on prioritization, it has not functioned well as a guide for operators to prioritize their tasks. The majority of operators tended to prioritize their operations based on their past experiences. This has resulted in uncertainty about how to prioritize clearance operations and has led to a strong demand from stakeholders for greater transparency. UXO Lao, the national clearance operator, has implemented a trial to introduce a clear planning and prioritization process for operations in order to increase transparency and accountability. This article explains how the Laos National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) identified issues with the planning and prioritization process, and how UXO Lao has improved upon them.

Recommended Citation

Akihito, Hayashi Ontoku (2020) "Improving the Prioritization Process of UXO Lao," The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 23 : Iss. 3 , Article 9.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol23/iss3/9