Introduction In Lebanon, Mine Action is regulated by the Mine Action Policy endorsed by a Ministerial Decree in 2007. This Policy regulates structures, roles, and responsibilities for clearance, survey, explosive ordnance risk education, and mine victim assistance. It also outlines coordination and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency
Introduction Mines and Explosive Ordnance (EO) of all kinds (explosive hazards) continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of innocent civilians in Lebanon, inflicting horrific and indiscriminate injury and in many cases resulting in death. To act against this indiscriminate threat, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC) has been assigned
Introduction This Glossary provides a summary of the terms, definitions and abbreviations used in the Lebanon National Mine Action Standards (NMAS). The primary reference for this NMAS is IMAS 04.10 Glossary of mine action terms, definitions and abbreviations (2nd Edition, amendment 11, January 2023). This NMAS includes some terms that
Introduction Information management is an integral part of all activities in mine action in Lebanon. It refers to the quality management processes adopted to collect, process, store, analyze, retrieve, and use data to support informed decision making. Efficient information management ensures that mine action managers and other stakeholders have access
Introduction The need for standards that guide the operations of effective and efficient communications systems during Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) is indisputable. Efficient command and control of mine action interventions, particularly survey and demining operations requires reliable systems of communication. The absence of at least one functional system would present
Introduction Capacity building of staff working in the Mine Action Programs in Lebanon is required to support and enhance the effectiveness of operations. The key tools used to build capacities across all pillars of mine action is training. Such training should be provided within defined core competencies identified for each
Introduction This NMAS focuses on the management requirements for demining operations. The term ‘demining’ is used to refer to Non Technical Survey (NTS), Technical Survey (TS), Battle Area Clearance (BAC), EOD spot tasks and area search and Clearance operations. At all times, the expression ‘demining’ is used in this NMAS
Introduction Clearance of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) can be an expensive undertaking that can drain both national resources and international aid. To achieve as much as possible with the funding available, demining operations must be conducted efficiently. The primary focus is on safety for the end users
Introduction The guidance provided in this standard should be applied by managers in all Mine Action agencies (Implementing Agencies) working in Lebanon. As suggested in the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS 07.12), this standard is not intended to introduce anything new to the management of Implementing Agencies (IAs) in Lebanon.
Introduction The guidance provided in this standard should be applied by managers in all Mine Action Implementing Agencies (IAs) (demining organizations) working in Lebanon. Risk management is not only about ensuring the safety of the people who will use land that is released and the deminers who will conduct the