Country: Somalia
Project Code: P10-SM05
Pillar: Mine risk education
Appealing Agency: UN Development Programme (UNDP)
and Somaliland Mine Action Centre (SMAC)
Implementing Partners: Mine risk education actors in Somaliland
Summary Objectives: The project seeks to reduce casualties by teaching the inhabitants of 447 impacted communities near mine-affected areas to live safely near the contamination.
Activities:
- Develop and distribute appropriate messages among specific target groups.
- Disseminate public information and train community-based liaison actors.
- Where applicable, conduct needs assessments in mine- and UXO-affected communities.
Expected Outcomes:
- An integrated and coordinated mine risk education programme will be created.
- The number of landmine accidents in all regions will be significantly reduced.
- Economic activity will increase, particularly among the rural poor in mine-affected areas.
- A broad knowledge will be achieved in all areas related to mine dangers and living in high-risk areas.
- Awareness of UXO dangers and mines will grow among children and adults.
Project Budget: $254,000
Project Duration: January 2009 through December 2010
Budget Shortfall: $254,000
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities affected by mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination
| BUDGET ITEMS In US$ | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Staff | 30,000 |
| Capital costs (including vehicle) | 37,000 |
| Operational costs (including support costs) | 170,000 |
| Overhead | 17,000 |
| Total | 254,000 |
Eddie Boyle; Deputy Programme Manager, Rule of Law and Security; UN Development Programme (UNDP); Springette, off Lower Kabete Road, Westlands; Tel: 254 20 425 5301; e-mail: Eddie.Boyle@undp.org
Dr. Ahmed Ali Maah; Director; Somaliland Mine Action Centre (SMAC); Hargeisa, Somaliland; Tel: 252 2 4423105; e-mail: ahmed.maah@gmail.com
last edited: Oct 27, 2009