Goldmine? : a critical look at the commercialization of Afghan demining / Bolton, Matthew.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Publication details: London : Centre for the Study of Global Governance (LSE), 2008.Description: 64 pages : illustrations ; 30 cmSubject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet HC417. M388 2008
Contents:
Contents: Acronyms—Executive summary—1. Introduction—2. A brief history of Afghan demining—3. The commercialization process—4. Price and productivity—5. Specialization and innovation—6. Quality and safety—7. The co modification of demining—8. The securitization of aid—9. Conclusions and recommendations—10. Annex : profiles of commercial demining companies operating in Afghanistan—11. Sources.
Summary: Summary: “Afghan demining is in a period of momentous change. After 16 years of UN-led and NGO-implemented mine action, the last two years have seen the influx of commercial demining companies. This has the potential to enhance the capacity of Afghan demining, through greater profit-driven efficiency, innovation and specialization. Moreover, it is unlikely that many NGOs…”—(page 5).
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“Includes bibliography”—(pages 58-64).

Contents: Acronyms—Executive summary—1. Introduction—2. A brief history of Afghan demining—3. The commercialization process—4. Price and productivity—5. Specialization and innovation—6. Quality and safety—7. The co modification of demining—8. The securitization of aid—9. Conclusions and recommendations—10. Annex : profiles of commercial demining companies operating in Afghanistan—11. Sources.

Summary: “Afghan demining is in a period of momentous change. After 16 years of UN-led and NGO-implemented mine action, the last two years have seen the influx of commercial demining companies. This has the potential to enhance the capacity of Afghan demining, through greater profit-driven efficiency, innovation and specialization. Moreover, it is unlikely that many NGOs…”—(page 5).

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