Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building National Demining Capacity in Laos
Agreement Number:
7446023 P011375001
Agreement Value:
$750,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 18, 2022 - Dec 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to build the Government of Laos’ capacity to undertake demining operations, thereby supporting efforts for the country to accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. Project activities include: (1) delivering mine detection and removal equipment and personal protective equipment to Lao National Regulatory Authority (NRA) staff to undertake quality management; (2) training the Lao NRA quality management teams on quality assurance assessments for landmine clearance; (3) supporting the Lao NRA to ensure the Lao National Standards on mine action align with International Mine Action Standards; and (4) guiding the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme and Humanity and Inclusion demining activities.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced survey and clearance undertaken by Lao landmine teams to clear Confirmed Hazardous Areas; and (2) improved compliance with International Mine Action Standards of Lao National Standards on landmine contamination.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q3-00066
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons