Title :
Anti personal mines, a world-wide problem: from political conscience towards humanitarian, research and industrial action
Author :
Cornelis, Jan ; Sahli, Hichem ; Acheroy, Marc ; Baudoin, Yvan
Author_Institution :
VUB, Brussels, Belgium
Abstract :
This document points out the urgent need for solutions of the civilian demining problem and suggest action plans for enhancing the demining efficiency. The number of mines hidden throughout the world is discussed. Demining methods are outlined along with the cost. Political activity in this area is discussed with reference to humanitarian and environmental aspects, research aspects, and industrial aspects
Keywords :
weapons; anti personal mines; civilian demining problem; demining efficiency enhancement; environmental aspects; humanitarian aspects; industrial action; political activity; research;
Conference_Titel :
The Detection of Abandoned Land Mines: A Humanitarian Imperative Seeking a Technical Solution, EUREL International Conference on (Conf. Publ. No. 431)
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-669-5
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19961078
