UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

$750,000.00 CAD

≈ 10 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Recipient country
United States
Fiscal year
2022-2023
Agreement period
November 18, 2022 – December 31, 2025
Reference
dfatd-maecd:064-2022-2023-Q3-00066

Published purpose

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.

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