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Armenia
Mine Action
Capacity building
From 2012 to 2015, FSD supported the Armenian authorities in assessing contamination by landmines and explosive remnants of war. FSD also helped strengthen local capacities in mine action, contributing to safer communities across Armenia.
The aftermath of the Nagorno-Karabakh war
Mine and explosive remnants contamination in Armenia stems mainly from the first Nagorno-Karabakh war (1988–1994). Border areas and some rural regions were particularly affected, compromising the safety and livelihoods of many communities.
Our impact in Armenia
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Hazardous areas identified during preliminary surveys
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Surveys in potentially contaminated villages
Assessing and structuring mine action
Starting in 2012, FSD conducted surveys in several areas, including near the Turkish border and in the Kapan region, to determine the extent of landmine and explosive remnants contamination. Two local teams trained by FSD travelled through villages and interviewed residents to identify hazardous areas. These surveys covered 47 million square metres and made it possible to plan clearance operations and prioritise interventions.
Strengthening the autonomy of national actors
Between 2013 and early 2015, a capacity-building programme enabled the training of staff from the Armenian Centre for Humanitarian Demining (ACHDE), particularly in the use of the IMSMA database, an international information management system that collects data on mine contamination in each country to help prioritise clearance efforts. FSD also contributed to the development of the National Mine Action Standards (NMAS). This support provided Armenia with clear standards, an operational information system and qualified local specialists, paving the way for more effective and coordinated mine action management.
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