Use of Full Mine Action Toolbox Leads to Major Increase in Operational Efficiency and Results in Ukraine
The increased productivity that was demonstrated by the teams, while employing all mine action tools, is very promising for NPA’s outlook going forward.
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09 Jul 2024
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NPA Ukraine Conducts Pilot Project with Safe Pro AI for Automated Processing of Drone Imagery
NPA Ukraine started a pilot project with Safe Pro AI, a company that aims to utilise drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance.
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04 Jul 2024
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Tender notice: Consultancy Services for Global Environment and Climate Work
Invitation to Tender: Consultancy Services for Norwegian People’s Aid’s Global Environment and Climate Work
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26 Jun 2024
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Tender notice: Handheld Metal Detectors.
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action and Disarmament programme in Ukraine invites bids from interested eligible bidders for the supply of the Handheld Metal Detectors.
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20 Jun 2024
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Launch of Kosovo's new mine action strategy
Norwegian People’s Aid in Kosovo was pleased to join the event Launching the strategy 2025-2030 organized by Kosovo Mine Action Center and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD).
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20 Jun 2024
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Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) visited Vietnam
Together with representatives from the Norwegian Embassy and the Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC), the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam Programme was honoured to receive a visit from Mr. Bård Vegar Solhjell, the Director General of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) on 10 June 2024 at VNMAC office.
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19 Jun 2024
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Mr Aksel Steen-Nilsen appointed new Director of Mine Action and Disarmament at NPA
Mr Aksel Steen-Nilsen has been appointed as the Norwegian People's Aid's new Director of Humanitarian Mine Action and Disarmament.
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24 Apr 2024
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Understanding the environmental impacts of war in Ukraine
War and conflict do not only harm civilians, but it also has a direct and indirect impact on the environment, ecosystems and livelihoods.
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23 Apr 2024
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Breaking Barriers: Women at the forefront of Mine Action in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) stands at the forefront of championing gender inclusion in Mine Action. Through the bold employment and empowerment of women across diverse roles, NPA Zimbabwe has shattered the misconception that demining is solely a man's domain.
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03 Apr 2024
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NPA Vietnam's Environmental Initiative to reduce plastic waste
NPA VIETNAM minimizes plastic waste in sandbags through Vietnamese native grass.
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05 Feb 2024
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Reclaiming Land and Livelihoods in Liubomyrivka Village
NPA Ukraine will be completing its first clearance tasks soon, benefitting farmers in Liubomyrivka.
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31 Jan 2024
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NPA Vietnam staff participated in TV talk show
On 20 December 2023, NPA Vietnam took part in a talk show featuring Vietnamese women from different organizations and sectors who contribute to peace and security.
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17 Jan 2024