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2010 Portfolio of Mine Action Projects: Angola

Capacity Development of the National Institute of Demining (P07-AN04)

Pillar: Multiple
Appealing Agency: UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Summary Objectives: Through enhancing the capacities of INAD, the project seeks to consolidate access and security for development efforts in Angola. The provision of UNDP technical assistance and training helps maximize efficiency, improve technical capacities, and reduce times for mine clearance in a safe and effective way.

Community-Based Rehabilitation for Mine Victims (P07-AN01)

Pillar: Victim assistance
Appealing Agency: Handicap International (HI)
Summary Objectives: The project will improve social and economic reintegration of mine victims jointly identified with the provincial authorities of the Ministry of Social Assistance and Reintegration in Benguela, Huíla and Namibe.

Landmine Impact Survey II (P09-AN01)

Pillar: Multiple
Appealing Agency: National Inter-Sectoral Commission for Demining and Humanitarian Assistance (CNIDAH)
Summary Objectives: The project's main objective is to update the national database. Landmine Impact Survey (LIS) II will build on the efforts of LIS I, thus finalizing the process of surveying the remaining 19 communities, which comprise more than 300 settlements. The project will assist in the marking of low-impact and suspected hazardous areas identified during LIS I, and help free land for agriculture and other community activities.

Mine Risk Education in Angola (P08-AN02)

Pillar: Mine risk education
Appealing Agency: Alliance of Angolan NGOs on Mine Risk Education
Summary Objectives: The project will help change behaviours to reduce risks in communities affected by mines and ERW. It will identify and share information on problems related to mines and ERW, and create mechanisms and solutions for risk reduction.

Mine Victims National Network (P09-AN02)

Pillar: Victim assistance
Appealing Agency: National Inter-Sectoral Commission for Demining and Humanitarian Assistance (CNIDAH)
Summary Objectives: The project aims to establish a national network for mine victims, and facilitate access to education, health and other social services, as well as to banks and credit services. It will help establish links between people and communities so they can support each other.

Mine Victims National Registration (P09-AN03)

Pillar: Victim assistance
Appealing Agency: National Inter-Sectoral Commission for Demining and Humanitarian Assistance (CNIDAH)
Summary Objectives: The project will register all mine victims in Angola to facilitate their full assistance by the Government and its partners. It will update data and better define the situation of mine victims to improve planning.

Socioeconomic Integration of Disabled People in Huambo (P08-AN04)

Pillar: Victim assistance
Appealing Agency: Handicap International (HI)
Summary Objectives: The project will mobilize economic and social partners and create a network of stakeholders to provide employment, income and vocational training opportunities to people living with disabilities. It will contribute to their social and economic integration.

Sustainable Education and Agriculture for Mine Victims (P09-AN04)

Pillar: Victim assistance
Appealing Agency: National Inter-Sectoral Commission for Demining and Humanitarian Assistance (CNIDAH)
Summary Objectives: The project intends to strengthen the capacities of female mine victims and their role in community awareness. By increasing their education and agricultural knowledge, it will help improve their economic prospects.

Wildlife Relocation Through Landmine Clearance (P08-AN05)

Pillar: Mine clearance
Appealing Agency: MgM
Summary Objectives: The development of the new Trans-frontier National Park in Kuando Kubango has been stalled due to the threat of landmines. Over 130,000 elephants are waiting to move from Botswana through the park. This process has been held up until the park is free of the threat of landmines. If action is not taken soon, a cull of the elephants will result. MgM's specialist demining techniques and equipment are required to open this area as rapidly as possible.

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