Angola

Mine Action

Capacity building

At the end of the civil war in Angola, FSD supported the national authorities in taking their first steps towards large-scale landmine clearance. This work was essential to the country’s reconstruction and recovery.

Landmines: a deadly legacy of the civil war

At the end of the civil war in 2002, millions of landmines and explosive remnants of war were scattered across the country, deeply affecting the safety of the population. Many residents were forced to leave their homes, and accidents, often fatal, became increasingly frequent.

Our impact in Angola

capacity-building project

provinces inspected by our experts

Introducing mechanical demining to support reconstruction

Starting in 2003, FSD was called upon to support the Angolan authorities in developing a national demining strategy. Initial assessment missions were carried out to propose technical assistance concepts in line with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), including the use of mechanised systems to enhance the efficiency of demining operations. Between 2007 and 2009, FSD developed a quality management concept to oversee all activities, laying the foundations for a sustainable national mine action capacity.