During June and July 2017 (26th of June 2017 till 1st of July 2017), the LMAC director along the head of the RSHDL visited the School for Humanitarian demining in Benin, central Africa. This visit intended to get a deep overview on the training courses delivered in the school and take an opportunity to exchange expertise and knowledge in the demining context.

In addition to that, the LMAC director Brig General Ziad Nasr conducted an official meeting with the Benin Army Chief Commander where they interchanged knowledge and expertise and discussed opportunities for future collaboration between the two humanitarian demining schools. At the end of this visit, the LMAC director along with the head of RSHDL attended an event designed to distribute certificates to trainees of two training courses delivered at Benin School for Humanitarian demining and this resembled a tremendous opportunity for LMAC to get an overview on the courses provided there.