Objectives of the workshop
– To emphasize the importance of surveys in the clearance process
– To provide an overview of solutions to challenges faced by States undertaking clearance
– To emphasize the importance of reporting and of the harmonization of language

Presentations
– Overview of progress made and outline of the remaining challenges. Co-chairs, Ireland and Lao PDR, Coordinators on Clearance and Risk Reduction

– Good baseline surveys to identify the magnitude of the problem and fundraising.
 General Imad Odeimi, Director of the Lebanon Mine Action Centre

– Identification of solutions to clearance. M. Bounpone Sayasenh, National Programme Director UXO Lao PDR

– Reporting and the importance of harmonization of language. M. Tim Horner, Mine Action Advisor, UNDP BCPR

– Reporting obligations on Clearance and Risk Reduction under the CCM. Coordinator on Reporting, Belgium

Statement from the floor:
– Mine Advisory Group (CMC Member)