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Report Mines

Information Management Section

When the Council of Ministers created the national mine action programme in 1998, it mandated to create a database. The LMAC information management (IM) section is responsible for the management of mine action data. Initially, it used a local database to store mine action data but in December 2001, LMAC adopted the international system, IMSMA, first using version 2.2, until July 2003 when LMAC upgraded to version 3.0. In 2010, LMAC initiated the upgrade to the new generation of the IMSMA to enhance the availability of information for clearance related development planning, in cooperation with Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). This was completed in 2011 and was fully operational in 2012. Lebanon has been a leader in transferring from IMSMA Legacy to the IMSMA New Generation (IMSMANG). One of the main achievements of 2021 is the full adoption of the IMSMA Core (the latest version of IMSMA ). This project was implemented with the support Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining, which provided all necessary tools, processes and licenses as well as capacity building support.

The aim of the Information Management (IM) Department LMAC  is to support decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance safety through accurate, timely, and reliable data management. Its key objectives include:

1- Data Collection and Management

  • Gather data from field operations (e.g., survey reports, clearance data, accident reports).
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

2- Data Analysis and Reporting

  • Analyze information to identify high-priority areas, progress of mine action activities and operational gaps.
  • Produce reports, maps, and dashboards for stakeholders to support planning and monitoring.

3- Operational Planning and Support

  • Provide critical information for prioritizing land release operations.
  • Support resource allocation based on evidence and risk assessments.

4- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

  • Track progress of demining activities against targets and objectives.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of mine action efforts.

5- Enhancing Safety and Efficiency

  • Share real-time information with field teams to reduce risks.
  • Maintain up-to-date hazard maps and clearance records to prevent accidents.

6- Supporting Transparency and Accountability

  • Provide data to donors, governments, and affected communities to ensure transparency.
  • Facilitate coordination among mine action stakeholders