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HANDBOOK FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN MINE ACTION

Introduction

The Handbook aims to provide a systematic and comprehensive framework for capacity development in mine action. It focuses on institutional National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) and National Mine Action Centre (MAC), emphasizing national ownership and sustainable structures. Mine action is complex, blending humanitarian, development, and peace efforts. The Handbook highlights challenges such as resource limitations and persistent explosive weapon use.

Core Principles and Definitions

• Capacity Development: The process of helping individuals, organizations, and societies obtain, strengthen, and maintain capabilities over time to achieve their own goals.

• Three Dimensions of Capacity:

  • Individual: Skills, knowledge, and experience.
  • Organizational: Policies, laws, frameworks, and institutions.
  • Enabling Environment: Rules, agreements, social norms, and power dynamics that influence mine action effectiveness.

• Functional Capacities: Foundational in five areas:

  1. Engaging stakeholders and defining a vision.
  2. Assessing situations and prioritizing.
  3. Formulating policies and strategies.
  4. Budgeting, managing, and implementing.
  5. Evaluating performance.

• Proven Methodology: Combines four drivers of change:

  • Leadership
  • Institutional Arrangements
  • Knowledge Improvement
  • Accountability

Process: From Assessment to Action

Step 1: Define Scope and Process

• Map available capacities.
• Identify stakeholders and agree on monitoring.
• Outline transparency parameters.
• Establish a timeline.

Step 2: Design Self-Assessment Tools

• Develop questionnaires tailored to country-specific goals.
• Define scoring protocols.
• Link tasks to functional capacities.

Step 3: Execute the Assessment

• Conduct consensus-based evaluation.
• Assign scores to capacities.
• Identify gaps and priorities.
• Address safety issues first.

Programme Response and Results Measurement

Needs-Based Approach

• Respond to strengthen weaknesses by:
  • Leadership Training
  • ** Institutional Reforms**
  • Capacity Building through Training and Mentorship
  • Accountability Mechanisms

Measurement: Three Key Metrics

• Performance: Effectiveness and efficiency of objectives.
• Stability: Institutional resilience to risks and change.
• Adaptability: Ability to innovate and adapt to evolving contexts.

Case Study: Yemen Mine Action Example

• Reduced civilian casualties by 93% (2020 vs 2019) through NMAA capacity development.
• Improved coordination and community engagement.
• Notable increases in women’s participation in clearance and risk education.

Conclusion

This Handbook provides a roadmap for sustainable mine action capacity development:

• Prioritize national ownership and institutional stability.
• Enhance functional capacities to address long-term needs.
• Use mixed methodologies—assessments, training, and feedback—to maximize impact.