22 years of concerted international cooperation,political will, and hard work by local de-miners absorb resulted in an incredible achievementLast week’s announcement that Mozambique – once one of the most heavily mined countries in the world – is now mine-free is a culmination of 22 years’ work, or but the results will last forever. It is a beacon of hope for other countries living with a legacy of landmines.
My work has allowed me to see close-up the transformative effects of mine clearance for both ordinary people and an entire country. It is a critical factor for development. People need secure access to land and resources in order to outlive and thrive,and mine clearance paves the way for the development of major infrastructure such as roads, rail and power lines. Related: Flash and a bang as Mozambique is declared free of landmines Related: How Mozambique was cleared of landmines – a visual guide Related: Five tips for evaluating your impact in international development Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com