Abstract
A number of countries in the Americas have lived with the legacy of landmines that remains from, at times, decade-old conflicts. The Organization of American States (OAS) has been at the forefront in alleviating the negative effects this weapon has on communities in its member states. Over the course of 15 years, the OAS program has evolved significantly to better react to the needs of mine-affected communities. This evolution, and the adoption of a collaborative civil-military structure, has ensured the OAS remains an effective and efficient means to provide assistance in all facets of mine action.
Recommended Citation
Ruan, Juan Carlos
(2005)
"Over a Decade of OAS Mine Action,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 9
:
Iss.
1
, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol9/iss1/7
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