Lebanon Mine Action Strategy

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1 Lebanon Mine Action Strategy Mid-term Review to Strategy Milestone 2013

2 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS AOP BAC BRIC CCM CCW CRPD ER ERW EU GICHD GoL IMAS IMSMA ISG KAPB KAP LAF LDO LMAA LMAC LMAP MAG MCT MoEHE MoFAE MoL MoPH MoSA MoU MRE MSP MVA NPA POD RSHDL SOP TOR UNDP UNICEF UNMAS UXO Arab Outreach Programme Battle Area Clearance Beirut Research and Innovation Center Convention on Cluster Munitions Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Convention on the Rights of People with Disability Engineering Regiment Explosive Remnants of War European Union Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining Government of Lebanon International Mine Action Standards Information Management System for Mine Action International Support Group Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Lebanese Armed Forces Lebanon Demining Organization Lebanon Mine Action Authority Lebanon Mine Action Center Lebanon Mine Action Programme Mine Advisory Group Mine Clearance Teams Ministry of Education and Higher Education Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Ministry of Labor Ministry of Public Health Ministry of Social Affairs Memorandum of Understanding Mine Risk Education Meeting of State Parties Mine Victim Assistance Norwegian People s Aid Peace Generations Organization for Demining Regional School for Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon Standard Operating Procedures Terms of Reference United Nations Development Programme United Nations International Children s Emergency Fund United Nations Mine Action Service Unexploded Ordnance

3 CONTENT OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction - p Mine Action Structure In Lebanon - p Background - p Main Developments p. 6 THE LEBANON MINE ACTION STRATEGY Updated Swot Analysis - p Vision - p Mission - p Strategic Objective - p Challenges and Assumptions - p Lessons Learned and Key Recommendations - p. 25 THE PROBLEM OF MINES IN LEBANON 2.1 Scope of the Problem - p Socio-Economic Impact - p. 10 PROGRESS ON THE MINE ACTION PILLARS 3.1 Mine Risk Education - p Mine Victim Assistance - p Clearance / Land Release - p Advocacy - p Sustainability of LMAP - p. 22 RESULTS FRAMEWORKS 5.1 Summary of Completed Actions and Achieved Milestones p Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with the Currently Available Capacity & Support - p Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with Optimal Resource Mobilization to Achieve Targets - p. 52 ANNEX A: ESTIMATED BUDGET p.62

4 OVERVIEW Introduction Mine Action Structure in Lebanon. Background Main Developments

5 4 Mid-Term Review To Strategy Introduction Having reached the first milestone 2013, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), decided to implement a mid-term review for the first strategy tranche and accordingly adjust milestones 2016 and targets 2020 In September 2011, Lebanon issued its National Mine Action Strategy for the period , which aimed at providing a framework through which Lebanon could meet its obligations under the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). The strategy was written in a spirit of compliance with the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, commonly referred to as the Ottawa Treaty. Lebanon Mine Action Strategy presented a summary framework with 5 outputs which tackled all aspects of mine action in Lebanon and included two milestones 2013 and 2016 as well as target indicators for Furthermore, it provided a summary of resources needed to enable Lebanon to meet the set targets. Having reached the first milestone 2013, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), decided to implement a mid-term review for the first strategy tranche and accordingly adjust milestones 2016 and targets The review was conducted between January and March 2014 in consultation with key stakeholders, including the relevant ministries, demining organizations, the Mine Victim Assistance (MVA) Steering Committee, the Mine Risk Education (MRE) Steering Committee, a sample of municipalities, the main donors, and key partners. 1.2 Mine Action Structure in Lebanon The Lebanon Mine Action Authority (LMAA), which is chaired by the Minister of Defense, was established in 1998 by the Council of Ministers and designated as the responsible party for the Lebanon Mine Action Programme (LMAP). In 2007, the National Mine Action

6 Policy outlined the structure, roles, and responsibilities within the LMAP. Accordingly, the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC) was designated as the responsible body to execute and coordinate the LMAP on behalf of the LMAA. 1.3 Background The Republic of Lebanon signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) on the 3 rd of December 2008 and ratified it on the 5 th of November 2010, becoming the first Middle Eastern State to be party to the Convention. The Convention entered into force for Lebanon on the 1 st of May 2011, thus giving Lebanon a ten-year time frame to clear cluster munitions. Setting out its commitment to the CCM, in September 2011, Lebanon launched its National Mine Action Strategy at the Second Meeting of State Parties (2MSP) to the CCM that it hosted in Beirut. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants (MoFAE) in cooperation with the UNDP. It was attended by representatives from 131 States and entities, and 60 national and international organizations, which was an increase in the attendance from the 1MSP (2010). Lebanon s aspiration was to ensure that the 2MSP furthers the aims of the Convention and its universal adherence to achieve everyone s collective goal upholding the slogan of Together for a safer life. In line with the Convention s requirements, Lebanon submitted its first transparency report in April 2012 and its second report in April In September 2012, Lebanon handed over the presidency to Norway in the 3MSP.

7 6 Mid-Term Review To Strategy Main Developments The years were marked with considerable instability, political turmoil, and frequent government changes characterized by intermittent vacuum which consequently hindered the activation of the Interministerial Advisory Committee for the Lebanon Mine Action Programme (LMAP). The period was also marked with an increase in the intensity of the Syrian crisis, leading to an increased influx of Syrian refugees to Lebanon. Despite these events, the LMAP proceeded with its operations according to its strategy and within the resources available. The limited resources influenced the program s ability to meet all of the milestones set for the year Nevertheless, these two years were not without some important achievements. Lebanon held the presidency of the CCM between September 2011 and September 2012 at which time it handed over the presidency to Norway who hosted the 3MSP. Throughout its presidency, Lebanon successfully promoted the universalization of the CCM in various international and regional meetings. It continued to play an active role through its participation in the 3MSP in Norway and the 4MSP in Lusaka-Zambia. Furthermore, during the period , Lebanon played an important role in providing technical as well as operational advice to Arabic speaking countries, in cooperation with Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). To better service the region, and with advice from the French Army, Lebanon, initiated the process to build a Regional School for Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon (RSHDL) designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities.

8 Milestone Another major accomplishment that marked this period was the reconvening of the International Support Group (ISG) meetings in December The lack of ISG meetings since 2005 has hampered dialogue with donors and resource mobilization efforts. To address this, the LMAC reconvened the ISG in December 2011, where the Strategy along with the ISG newsletter were disseminated. In addition to the above, the LMAC continued to seek partnerships and support to strengthen and expand its resources, technology, and knowledge to achieve a mine impact-free country. Thus, in November 2012, the Lebanese Ministry of Defense, represented by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the LMAC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITF Enhancing Human Security. This MoU aims to enhance the humanitarian mine action/ UXO clearance in Lebanon by working to secure the necessary funding for the Lebanon Mine Action Programme (LMAP). Furthermore, among its aims, the MoU plans to help reduce the socio-economic and environmental threat and impact of landmines, UXO, and cluster munitions in Lebanon. The limited resources influenced the program s ability to meet all of the milestones set for the year 2013 Furthermore, on the 24 th of May 2013, the LMAC celebrated the signature of an MoU with the Beirut Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), marking the launch of a partnership on the latter s Humanitarian Demining Research Program. This research will study the use of high electromagnetic energy to detect and conduct remote detonation. In January 2014, Lebanon signed the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which May Be Deemed to be Excessively injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects (CCW). The impact of this signature is yet to be seen in the upcoming period.

9 THE PROBLEM OF MINES IN LEBANON.Scope of the Problem.Socio-Economic Impact

10 Milestone Scope of the Problem Lebanon s mine/ explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination problem has accumulated over almost four decades, resulting from internal conflicts and external aggressions and hostilities. The problem can be divided into three phases: The Civil War, including the 1978 and 1982 Israeli occupations, during which the Lebanese territories were littered with no less than 100,000 landmines and a large number of unexploded ordnances. The Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000 after a 22-year occupation, leaving more than 550,000 anti-personnel and antitank mines in the South and Western Bekaa. The July 2006 Israeli aggression on Lebanon in over 1,278 locations with more than 4 million cluster munitions, contaminating approximately 54.9 square kilometers of land, and affecting over 1 million people (nearly one third of the population). In addition to political ramifications, this contamination problem has had its social and economic repercussions on the country. In addition to political ramifications, this contamination problem has had its social and economic repercussions on the country

11 2.2 Socio-Economic Impact The socio-economic development in Lebanon has been substantially affected by mines, cluster munitions, and UXO contamination. The estimated unexploded one million cluster munitions that resulted from the 2006 aggression cause an ongoing indiscriminate threat to civilians, deny access to agricultural land which is the primary source of economy in the South and Bekaa valley, and remain a constant reminder of the war. As at the 18 th of May 2014, the confirmed Cluster Bomb Units (CBU) strike locations totaled 1,707 locations covering an area of approximately 57.8 km². The socioeconomic development in Lebanon has been substantially affected by mines cluster munitions, and UXO contamination To deal with this problem and lessen the plight on the community, the LMAC has developed a priority list according to the following criteria: Priority 1: Access road, infrastructure, water, electricity, municipalities, schools, hospitals, houses, and gardens to allow for the prompt return of the displaced population. Prio rity 2: Agriculture lands to allow for land investment. Priority 3: Uncultivated lands. Land release for the first priority contaminated land was completed between 2006 and Priority 2 is currently being tackled. Work on priority 3 will commence once priority 2 has been completed. Nevertheless, it is worthy to note that whenever an accident occurs in any land or whenever a land becomes inhabited, it is automatically shifted into priority one category to be dealt with immediately.

12 PROGRESS ON THE MINE ACTION PILLARS.Mine Risk Education.Mine Victim Assistance.Clearance/ Land Release.Advocacy.Sustainability of LMAP

13 12 Mid-Term Review To Strategy Mine Risk Education Mine Risk Education (MRE) formed the first output in the Lebanon Mine Action Strategy Framework ; affected communities enabled to better manage risks posed by mines. This output also integrated Rapid Response as a preventive measure. In general, this output has been partially achieved. Rapid response activities proceeded as planned In general, this output has been partially achieved. Rapid response activities proceeded as planned. However, planned MRE activities were influenced by underfunding and the delay in the revision of the Lebanese educational curriculum which affected the introduction of Mine Risk Education (MRE) into school programs. Furthermore, a KAPB survey was implemented to better target MRE messages to areas in need. Future activities will be planned taking the results of the KAPB survey into consideration. Rapid Response fell under the mandate of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). A telephone line was made available 24/7 and rapid response was mobilized within few hours to report suspicious objects and minimize the risk of accidents. The rapid response was coordinated by the LMAC who dispatched army members at times and partner NGOs at other times, depending on availability of response teams and their proximity to the suspected area. Relevant and updated information on the dangers of mines and cluster munitions was made available to affected communities and residents

14 Milestone through several media between September 2011 and December A national mine awareness campaign was launched and implemented in April of each year for a period of one week, commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. In general, awareness activities varied to include national television spots, face-to-face interventions, and sports games. The activities were supported by the Lebanese Army and the US Ministry of Defense and included contributions from the UNDP, the United Nations International Children s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and the private sector. Moreover, MRE was implemented through: The provision of refresher training workshops to 667 NGO activists, social workers, and health educators; The provision of MRE training to 326 NGO activists and 490 health educators; The provision of mine risk education sessions to a total of 272 schools; The dissemination of mine risk education sessions to a total of 267,477 community members, including 125,120 children. Beneficiaries were partially reached through an event organized each year commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on the 4 th of April. It is worthy to note that the above MRE activities were organized in cooperation with members of the MRE Steering Committee. Furthermore, health educators and schools were selected and accessed in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). Trials to integrate MRE messages into the general school curriculum have not yet been achieved due to underfunding and due to the fact that the government is currently reviewing the civics book that will contain the messages. In addition to the planned activities, and to ensure that MRE messages are better targeted, a Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs (KAPB) survey was implemented in 2013 involving

15 14 Mid-Term Review To Strategy community members to assess people s knowledge about the danger of mines. The survey reflected that only few of the participants were able to recognize and define a mine. Nevertheless, 92.4% of the participants were able to identify that mines /cluster munitions / UXOs could lead to death while 62.7% indicated that it could cause disability. 3.2 Mine Victim Assistance Mine Victim Assistance formed the second output in the Lebanon Mine Action Strategy Framework ; the full realization of the rights of mine victims guaranteed. This output was partially achieved affected by underfunding and governmental changes which made advocating for implementation mechanisms for Law 220/2000 impossible. Till the end of December 2013, some victims remained without a disability card and remained unaware of the privileges this card granted them Disability cards were issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) to all Lebanese disabled, including mine victims. Whenever a victim initiated a request, MoSA contacted the LMAC to coordinate and affirm that the person requesting the card is a victim. However, no tracking system was set to enable the tracking of victims who remained without a disability card. Till the end of December 2013, some victims remained without a disability card and remained unaware of the privileges this card granted them. Accordingly, two actions have been planned for the upcoming period: To coordinate with MoSA to ensure that all eligible victims are granted a disability card. Noting that MoSA is represented on the MVA Steering Committee, steps have been undertaken to establish a coordination mechanism between MoSAand other members of the Committee to ensure that all eligible victims are granted a disability card by Meanwhile, mine victims were made aware of their rights through consultation sessions coordinated with the municipalities and members of the MVA Steering Committee. To issue and distribute a booklet raising victim s awareness on their rights under the Law 220/2000 as a means to encourage them to get the disability card and the services associated with it. Terms of Reference (TOR) have already been prepared for the design of this booklet, which is planned to be printed and disseminated in 2014.

16 Milestone It is also worth mentioning that, to identify and support the good practices already established by Victim Assistance providers and to determine priorities and gaps in Victim Assistance in Lebanon, Norwegian People s Aid (NPA) implemented a needs assessment survey during April Primary and secondary sources were used in addition to interviews with key stakeholders including the LMAC, the MoSA, 7 Members of the MVA Steering Committee, and a sample of 11 victims. Following the survey a workshop was facilitated for all members of the MVA Steering Committee to discuss findings. Elaborating on the results of this survey, a wider National Victim Needs Assessment Survey sampling 690 victims was launched to concretely assess, monitor, and prioritize victims needs. The survey results will be released during the first half of Moreover, to facilitate update, a software development process was initiated. The software will enable the continuous tracking of victims needs. As to services, emergency care and medical treatment continued to be provided free of charge at all hospitals in Lebanon as per a Governmental decree. Such provisions were handled by the Ministry of Public Health (MPH).

17 16 Mid-Term Review To Strategy The majority of support provided to victims during this reporting period focused on prosthesis. Few victims were included in socioeconomic rehabilitation programs Depending on funding availability, the LMAC (with funding from the United Nations Mine Action Service - UNMAS and the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigration- MoFAE) and members of the MVA Steering Committee provided some victims with medical, social, psychological, and economic support as part of the fulfillment of their full legal rights under the Law 220/2000 Access and Rights of the People with Disability. The majority of support provided to victims during this reporting period focused on prosthesis. Few victims were included in socio-economic rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, some victims were provided with equipment and mobility devices through an in-kind contribution from the Republic of China. For the upcoming period, projects have been drawn to increase socio-economic support. In addition to the above, on the 4 th of April 2013, the LMAC organized an advocacy event for the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disability (CRPD). A conference was held at the Lebanese Parliament on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance. Mine victims attended the conference to share their experience and call out for preventive measures to reduce the number of casualties resulting from mine/explosive Remnants of War (ERW) accidents. The ceremony was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, the LMAC, the UNDP, and the EU. This event helped renew public and media interest in mine action in addition to advocating for the Convention on the Rights of People with Disability.

18 Milestone Clearance / Land Release Clearance/ Land Release formed output 3 of the Lebanon Mine Action Strategy Framework ; mine action contributes to socioeconomic use through land release. During , progress on this output was slow, influenced by under-funding, the diminished number of operating teams, the difficulty of work in the new areas, and the discovery of new contaminated areas. Nevertheless, some progress was made as a result of clearance, data refinement and update, land cancellation based on non-technical surveys, and land reduction based on technical surveys. In October 2011, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) initiated phase 4 of the non-technical and technical surveys of the Blue Line Area. As a result, data was refined and updated on the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) on a needs basis. To ensure the accuracy of such updates, non-technical surveys for other Lebanese areas were resumed on a needs basis as well. Furthermore, a non-technical (pre-clearance) survey was initiated by the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), with the approval of the LMAC, and in cooperation with the Peace Generations Organization for Demining (POD). The survey aims at updating data on the remaining cluster munitions fields. It is also worth mentioning that a post-clearance survey was implemented by the Lebanon Demining Organization (LDO) in 2012, funded by the US Department of State. The survey aimed at compiling a knowledge base of post-clearance impact and lessons learned to support future planning and provide an overview on the socio-economic impact of clearance activities. It

19 18 Mid-Term Review To Strategy revealed that 80% of cleared land was used in agriculture, thus enabling local community members to move back to their land and use it to sustain a living. Following the LDO survey, all demining organizations have been conducting post-clearance surveys of their cleared targets to report on land use. However, these reports have not been consolidated into one country-wide report. Unfortunately, the percentages of fields cleared, released, and returned to owners for socio-economic use is behind target due to under-funding, the diminished number of operating teams, the difficulty of work in the new areas, and the discovery of new contaminated areas. When the strategy framework was drafted, it was estimated that 30 teams would be available for clearance of cluster munitions, 2 for clearance of UXOs and nuisance mines. Moreover, 125 manual clearance teams, 2 mechanical teams, and 9 two-dog teams were estimated to be needed for mine clearance. However, the current capacity is 24 cluster munitions clearance teams, 9 mine clearance teams, and 1 mechanical team. In addition to the teams being provided by Demining Organizations, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are providing engineering teams which are working on technical and non-technical surveys, second asset (mechanical, manual, and dogs) as well as rapid response, under the LMAC s supervision. Furthermore, the LMAC has two teams providing quality control and sampling. Within such operational capacity, clearance of cluster munitions as planned by 2016 is not feasible. Despite the above, progress was made, though slow, as a result of clearance activities, data refinement and update, land cancellation based on non-technical surveys, and land reduction based on technical surveys. Accordingly, 70.5% of 57,872,738 m 2 of cluster munitions area was cleared and 17,060,508 m 2 remain to be cleared. 54,990,105 m 2 of dangerous area were cancelled through nontechnical survey. The remaining area to be cleared is estimated at 15,216,925 m 2 constituting 34% of the impacted land size. 48% of 44,556,779 m 2 of mine fields area (excluding the blue line) was cleared and 23,067,621 m 2 remain to be cleared. 24% of 9,520,103 m 2 of Blue Line mine fields was cleared and 7,267,886 m 2 remain to be cleared.

20 3.4 Advocacy Advocacy was part of the 4 th strategy output; compliance to and promotion of the universalization of the CCM and other relevant international instruments. Output 4 was partially achieved, negatively influenced by underfunding as well as the governmental changes and intermittent vacuum. Thus, the realization of the first tranche of the strategy was not feasible. Adjustments have also been introduced to this output s activities based on discussions held within the Arabic Outreach Program (AOP). International assistance was received over the past two years, either in cash or in kind, mainly through the European Union (EU), the UNICEF, the Marshall Legacy Institute, the US Ministry of Defense, the UNMAS, the UNDP, and the French army. The assistance targeted the needs of victims as well as the capacity building of the national program. However, funding and support received were less than anticipated, and thus the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy was not fully enabled. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee was established by a Government decree in However, due to the Governmental paralysis over the past two years, the intermittent vacuum, and the instability of the overall political situation, the Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee could not be activated. As a result, no costing was However, funding and support received were less than anticipated, and thus the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy was not fully enabled.

21 made of services provided by the related ministries concerning MVA, MRE, or socio-economic rehabilitation. Furthermore, and due to the same reasons, no International Support Group (ISG) meetings were organized. Between September 2011 and December 2013, the International Support Group (ISG) was successfully re-activated and met 3 times. Furthermore, as outlined in the National Mine Action Policy, an over-arching mechanism for managing financial resources allocated to management services was deployed by the LMAC. Concurrently, no revision to the Mine Action Policy was deemed needed. However, to ensure transparency with donors and that obligations are met, the LMAC initiated a mid-term strategy review to check on progress and report on achievements and gaps perceived till the end of To support the Near and Middle East countries affected by landmines and cluster munitions, offering military and civilian attendees training in the Arabic language in the framework of humanitarian demining program Needs assessment for capacity building needs of state parties was conducted through the Arabic Outreach Programme (AOP) which discussed the needs and priorities of Arabic speaking countries in two workshops; one in Dubai (November 2012) and one in Kuwait (December 2013). Based on jointly assessed needs and priorities, the regional workshop on prosthetic development was cancelled. Nevertheless, Information Management training was organized as planned in December 2012 in Arabic for the benefit of 6 Arab countries. Furthermore, Lebanon provided technical as well as operational advice to Arabic speaking countries, in cooperation with Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and Libya have benefited from capacity building and exchange of experience initiatives run by Lebanon. Based on assessed needs, and with advice from the French Army, Lebanon, initiated the process to build a Regional School for Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon (RSHDL) that would provide state-of-the-art facilities and service the region. The school has set the following mission: To support the Near and Middle East countries affected by landmines and cluster munitions, offering military and civilian attendees training in the Arabic language in the framework of humanitarian demining program. In addition to humanitarian demining courses, the school will provide training related to mine action management, in coordination with the GICHD.

22 Milestone To ensure that the LMAC s capacity building initiatives remain aligned to assessed needs, a capacity building plan was developed by the UNDP on which a three-year project was built covering within the EU supported project Support to the Lebanon Mine Action Programme-Phase III. This plan will be updated in the second strategy tranche. Within the framework of this plan, Lebanon was supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including two regional workshops for the Arab Outreach Programme, a regional training course on Land Release and Operational Efficiency, a training course on Geodetic Measurements in Humanitarian Mine Action, and a course on Quality Management. Furthermore, Lebanon was supported to participate in one intersessional meeting and one conference for the CCM as well as one intersessional meeting and one conference for the Ottawa Treaty annually. Lebanon hosted the 2MSP in September 2011 and acted as the president of the CCM until September 2012 when it handed the presidency to Norway. Throughout Lebanon s Presidency, Lebanon promoted the universalization of the CCM in various international and regional meetings. In April 2012, Lebanon convened an Inter-sessional Meeting that witnessed the participation of 346 delegates from 45 States Parties, 22 signatories, 12 non-party States, and 23 Organizations. States not yet party to the Convention were encouraged to take all necessary steps to ratify or otherwise accede to the

23 Convention. To systematically follow-up on the implementation of the CCM, the Government of Lebanon, through the Ministry of Defense, assigned the LMAC as the focal point. So far, coordination among the ministries has not been effectively systematized due to governmental changes. The LMAC will exert efforts to address this within the second tranche of the strategy. In line with the requirements of the CCM, Lebanon issued and submitted annual transparency reports on time. 3.5 Sustainability of LMAP In addition to focusing on the four pillars, the Lebanon Mine Action Strategy presented a fifth output focused on establishing a sustainable capacity to manage residual risks. Based on the above, the exit strategy for international support has not yet been developed Output 5 was partially achieved, negatively influenced by underfunding as well as the governmental changes and intermittent vacuum. Adequate structure to manage mine action at programme implementation level is in place. However, this structure is not yet selfsustainable. Furthermore, at the inter-ministerial level, the structure is not yet in place due to the political events that took place in the country over the past two years. Based on the above, the exit strategy for international support has not yet been developed.

24 THE LEBANON MINE ACTION STRATEGY Updated Swot Analysis.Vision.Mission.Strategic Objective.Challenges and Assumptions.Lessons Learned and Key Recommendations

25 24 Mid-Term Review To Strategy Updated SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses The LMAP managed by the LAF Working teams determination, knowledge, and experience Good reputation Donors trust Strong partnership with NGOs Partnerships with the private sector Presidency of the 2MSP Launching of the Regional School for Humanitarian Demining in Lebanon (RSHDL) Gender sensitivity IMSMA implementation and expertise Opportunities Lack of sufficient resources Limited number of staff Lack of MVA/ MRE standards Limited equipment/ tools Limited medical assistance, rehabilitation, and developmental services given to victims Threats Diverse funding sources Diverse actors; international and national Networking with civilian employees Growing private sector interest and increased Corporate Social Responsibility programs Cooperation with the GICHD and the international community Limited funding Shift in donor priorities and the competition with other programs in the region for funding Unpredictable political situation, aggressions, and hostilities 4.2 Vision Lebanon free of the impact of landmines, cluster munitions, unexploded ordnance, and all explosive remnants of war. 4.3 Mission To manage the Lebanon Mine Action Programme to the highest possible efficiency, utilizing best practices and standards. 4.4 Strategic Objective The humanitarian and development impact posed by mines is reduced to a point where minimal residual risk can be sustainably addressed by a national capacity, which is fully integrated in regular government structures.

26 Milestone Challenges and Assumptions In planning towards reaching milestones 2016 and targets 2020, this midterm review document forwards a set of assumptions, including: The overall political situation becomes relatively stable in Lebanon to enable full operation in all areas; No additional contamination takes place; No new mine and cluster munitions targets are discovered; Adequate resources are secured and sufficient teams are made available to enable full operation and to reach a Lebanon free of the impact of landmines, cluster munitions, unexploded ordnance, and all explosive remnants of war ; All relevant ministries remain interested to cooperate for the realization of all pillars of the Lebanon Mine Action Programme, and the coordination mechanism among ministries is activated; The Government of Lebanon allocates resources to the implementation and monitoring of Law 220/2000; The private sector remains willing to participate in and support the Mine Action Programme; Resources are secured to survey all victims and advocate victims rights. Concurrently, victims cooperate in providing a realistic reflection of their needs and priorities; No new accidents result in additional victims; International training, exchanges, and conferences remain available and the international situation remains conductive to the universalization of the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty; Adequate funding is made available for other affected States mine action personnel, thus enabling Lebanon to cooperate with them on the provision of technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance) and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education). 4.6 Lessons Learned and Key Recommendations From the above, it is evident that Strategy remains pertinent to priorities identified under international conventions of which Lebanon has become a signatory. Although Lebanon was unable to meet all of the milestones set in the first strategy tranche, the progress made is remarkable taking into

27 26 Mid-Term Review To Strategy account the current constraints, especially the financial constraints and the governmental changes that took place during the past two years. Lessons learned during the first strategy tranche include the following: Dividing the Strategy into milestones and targets has facilitated the Mid-term Review process. However, in some instances, the milestones set were over-ambitious and did not explicitly draft a scenario that accounted for underfunding. Thus, one of the aims of this review was to make-up for this shortcoming through proposing two frameworks; one reflecting forecasted progress with the current funding level and another forecasting progress if funding is secured matching the needs. Maintaining annual work-plans, reports, and documentations facilitates internal monitoring as well as external evaluations. Such documentations ensure smooth progress even when responsible officers change. Investing in capacity building, promoting local ownership, and building local partnerships ensure sustainability. This has been attained through cooperation with the steering committees, through the involvement of municipalities, and through building associations with the private sector under the Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

28 Milestone Nonetheless, in light of the review conducted, the following recommendations are forwarded: To plan for another mid-term review for the period Such a review would ensure that targets 2020 are realistically updated. To increase international support for clearance operations, enabling Lebanon to meet its targets. To increase documentation efforts, especially video and photo documentations that reflect on the socio-economic impact. Along the same lines, to consolidate post-clearance surveys into one country-wide report that would focus more on livelihood and the socioeconomic impact of clearance activities. To activate coordination mechanisms with all related ministries, including the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the Ministry of Labor (MoL), and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The needs of survivors are long-term, and although various NGOs are working to provide assistance, ideally disability issues should be dealt with within the mandate of the National Government Ministries. Thus, activating an inter-ministerial committee is a requisite for efficient operations and sustainability of actions. To build on the already available networking platforms by opening up memberships to the steering committees and increasing the frequency of meetings. To secure support for the participation of civil society representatives in related international platforms. To complement the National Victim Needs Assessment Survey that sampled 690 victims to ensure that all victims needs are mapped and accounted for. Within mapped priorities, it is recommended to increase socio-economic initiatives for victims, thus promoting sustainable self-dependence. To commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on the 3 rd of December of each year to further promote the right of victims as disabled under the Law 220/2000. To increase international support for clearance operations, enabling Lebanon to meet its targets

29 RESULTS FRAMEWORKS.Summary of Completed Actions and Achieved Milestones 2013.Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with the Currently Available Capacity & Support.Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with Optimal Resource Mobilization to Achieve Targets

30 Milestone As stated above, this Mid-Term Review forwards three sets of frameworks as follows: 5.1 Summary of Completed Actions and Achieved Milestones 2013 This framework reflects on accomplished achievements as compared to milestones It highlights gaps and deviations and summarizes the reasons behind such deviations. 5.2 Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with the Currently Available Capacity and Support This framework projects where Lebanon Mine Action Program would have reached by 2016 and 2020 respectively if the current level of support is maintained. 5.3 Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with Optimal Resource Mobilization to Achieve Targets This framework envisions the support Lebanon needs to be able to meet its national targets; Lebanon free of the impact of cluster munitions by 2016 and Lebanon free of the impact of mines by The third scenario has been budgeted, highlighting resources available and resources that need to be secured to be able to meet milestones 2016 and targets 2020.

31 Summary of Completed Actions and Achieved Milestones 2013 OUTPUT Status as at the end of 2013 Output 1: Affected communities enabled to better manage risks posed by mines (reference to Article 4 of the CCM). Partially achieved. Output 2: The full realization of the rights of mine victims guaranteed (reference to article 5 of the CCM). Partially achieved. Output 3: Mine Action contributes to socioeconomic use through land release (re. Article 4 of the CCM). Partially achieved. Output 4: Compliance to and promotion of the universalisation of the CCM and other relevant international instruments (reference to article 6 and 7 of the CCM). Partially achieved. Output 5: A sustainable capacity to manage residual risks is established. Partially achieved.

32 31 Main Reasons for Variance Underfunding. Initiation of the revision of the Lebanese school curriculum for Cycle 1. Initiation of the KAPB Survey to assess the community s knowledge, attitude, Practices and Beliefs. Underfunding. Underfunding. Diminished number of operating teams. Difficulty of work in the new areas due to the nature of the land/ terrains. Discovery of new contaminated areas. Implementation of data refinement and updates. Land cancellation based on non-technical surveys. Land reduction based on technical surveys. Underfunding. Political and governmental changes in the country. Implementation of needs identification through the Arabic Outreach Programme. Underfunding. Political and governmental changes in the country.

33 32 OUTPUT 1: Affected communities enabled to better manage risks posed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Milestone 2013 Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon. A rapid response capacity is established. It can be mobilized in a few hours. Support is requested from NGOs when available. Capacity is maintained. Resident of Lebanon have access to relevant and updated information to manage the risk Relevant information about mine danger and mine action reaches affected communities at least once a year through: MRE Activists. School children and teachers. School children s parents and surrounding communities. Social Centers social workers. Training handbook for MRE activists exist. Trial for the integration of MRE messages in the school programme completed. 600 health educators from Lebanon Public Education system trained; they execute two MRE activities per grade per year. 50 social workers from Social Development Centres from the Ministry of Social Affairs trained. 250 MRE activists undertake refresher training. MoEHE scales up trial to half of the schools in affected communities. 800 school teachers integrate regularly MRE in Lebanon Public Education health work. 150 social workers trained and monitored.

34 33 by mines (reference to Article 4 of the CCM) Progress on Milestone 2013 This milestone is on track and has been achieved as planned. posed by mines, and a permanent risk education capacity is developed This milestone has been partially achieved 667 NGO activists, social workers, and health educators received refresher training. 326 NGO activists and 490 health educators were trained on MRE. 272 schools benefited from MRE activities. MRE sessions were disseminated to a total of 267,477 community members, including 125,120 children. Trials for the integration of MRE messages in the school programme have not been realized due to lack of funding and due to the planned curriculum revision that will take place in A KAPB survey was implemented in 2013 involving 1675 community members to assess people s knowledge about the danger of mines. The survey reflected that only few of the participants were able to recognize and define a mine. Nevertheless, 92.4% of the participants were able to identify that mines /cluster munitions / UXOs could lead to death while 62.7% indicated that it could cause disability.

35 34 OUTPUT 2: The full realisation of the rights of mine victims guaranteed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Milestone 2013 All victims are provided with medical, social, psychological and economic support as part of the fulfillment Right-based access of mine victims to services and socioeconomic support is ensured and monitored. Eligible survivors have access to comprehensive right based assistance through law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability. Law voted but not fully implemented. Victims not fully aware of their rights. Medical treatment is provided free of charge by GoL PH services. Eligible victims are issued with disability card, and are made aware of their rights, law partially implemented. Eligible mine victims are included in socio-economic rehabilitation initiatives. Baseline data highlights needs for vocational training and financial support to initiate small business. Trial indicates need for psycho-social support to be embedded in recreational & socio-economic activities. 1/3 of eligible victims have been included in socio economic rehabilitation programmes.

36 35 (reference to article 5 of the CCM) Progress on Milestone 2013 of their full legal rights, as stated in the law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability This milestone is on track and has been achieved as planned Disability cards continued to be issued by MoSA to all Lebanese disabled, including mine victims. Steps have been undertaken by the LMAC to establish a coordination mechanism between MoSA and the MVA Steering Committee to ensure that all eligible victims are granted a disability card by TOR has been prepared for the design of a booklet to raise victim s awareness on their rights under Law 220/2000. A National Victim Needs Assessment Survey sampling 690 victims was launched to concretely assess, monitor, and prioritize needs. The survey results will be released during the first half of Moreover, a software development process was initiated to track, update, and prioritize victims needs. Emergency care and medical treatment were provided free of charge at all hospitals in Lebanon as per a governmental decree. Mine victims were made aware of their rights through consultation sessions coordinated with the municipalities and members of the MVA Steering Committee. An advocacy event for the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disability (CRPD) was organized with the participation of mine victims. This milestone has been partially achieved. Depending on funding availability, the LMAC (with support from the UNMAS and the MoFAE) and members of the MVA Steering Committee provided mine victim support services, the greatest of which was the provision of prosthesis. Few victims were included in socio-economic rehabilitation programs. Some victims were also provided with mobility devices through an in-kind donation from the Republic of China. Projects have been drawn to increase socio-economic rehabilitation support for the upcoming cycle. A software development process has been initiated to track, update, and prioritize victims needs, thus enabling the mapping of victims included in socio-economic rehabilitation.

37 36 OUTPUT 3: Mine Action contributes to socio economic use through Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including its socio-economic Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including its socio economic aspects. Post-clearance survey indicates that 97% of areas cleared between 2006 and 2010 has been immediately put into use (73,5% agriculture; 20% housing; other include grazing land; public use; tourism and commerce). Non-technical, technical and data verification have been completed for the entire country except the Blue Line. Pilots conducted and lessons learned identified to inform operation the planning and execution of demining operations. Contaminated land is released and returned to its owners for socio-economic use Cluster Bomb Strikes areas cleared. Dangerous Areas (booby traps and nuisance mines) cleared. Mine Fields (excluding the Blue Line) cleared. Blue Line Minefields cleared. 67% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 462 areas (18,241,828 m 2 ) Affecting 145 towns (633,000 p.) High Impact: 55% Medium Impact: 35% Low Impact: 10% Current dedicated capacity: 25 teams 83% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 420 areas (16,915,067 m2) Affecting 182 towns (169,285 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 70% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 679 areas (22,362,701 m2) Affecting 191 towns (22,202 p.) High Impact: 58 % Medium Impact: 42% Low Impact: 5% Current dedicated capacity: 6 manual, 1 mechanical, 9 2-dog teams 890 areas (7,415,199 m2) Affecting 47 towns (103,613 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 A pilot has been conducted to identify required techniques (manual clearance and deep excavation)

38 37 land release (re. Article 4 of the CCM) Milestone 2013 Progress on Milestone 2013 aspects is known and measured Lebanese Armed Forces / Engeneering regiment has initiated Non- Technical Surveys and Technical Surveys of the Blue Line. Data is updated on a needs basis. This milestone is on track and has been achieved as planned. The LAF/ ER has initiated non-technical and technical surveys of the Blue Line. Data is being updated on IMSMA on a needs basis. To accurately update all data, non-technical surveys for other Lebanese areas have been resumed on a needs basis. A non-technical (pre-clearance) survey has been initiated for cluster munitions to update data on the remaining fields. A post-clearance survey has been conducted by the LDO for the year Demining organizations have been conducting post-clearance surveys of their cleared targets to report on land use. Data has been refined and updated continuously. 87% cleared. 90% cleared. This milestone is behind target. 87% of 55,278,267 m 2 was expected to be cleared. However, 70.5% of 57,872,738 m 2 was actually cleared. This variance is due to the diminished number of operating teams because of underfunding, the discovery of new contaminated areas, the difficulty of work in the new areas, & data refinement and update. 17,060,508 m 2 remain to be cleared, constituting 29.5% of the 57,872,738 m 2 impacted land size. This milestone is behind target. 90% of 99,500,394 m 2 was expected to be cleared. However, no clearance activities took place during the said period due to lack of funding and due to prioritizing the clearance of cluster bombs. Nevertheless, through non-technical survey, 54,990,105 m 2 were cancelled. 15,216,925 m 2 remain to be cleared, constituting 34% of the 44,510,289 m 2 updated impacted land size. 76% cleared. 33% This milestone is behind target. 76% of 74,542,337 m 2 was expected to be cleared by the end of However, the impacted land size was reduced to 44,556,779 m2 based on data refinement (which removed duplicate entries of land area that has been cleared and re-cleared), land cancellation (as a result of a non-technical survey), and land reduction (based on technical survey). Of the 44,556,779 m 2, 21,489,158 m 2 were cleared, constituting 48%. 23,067,621 m 2 remain to be cleared, constituting 52%. This milestone is behind target due to underfunding & affected by the status of political decisions related to the blue line. 33% of 7,415,199 m 2 was expected to be cleared by the end of However, the impacted land size was recalculated to be 9,520,103 based on a non-technical survey. After a limited number of clearance tasks and cancellations based on non-technical survey, the remaining area to be cleared is 7,267,886 m 2 constituting 76% of the impacted land size.

39 38 OUTPUT 4: Compliance to and promotion of the universalization of the CCM Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Milestone 2013 International Assistance received and provided, compliance with transparency measures and progress Resources mobilized allow for the implementation of the strategy (article 6). Resources allocations are coordinated and managed. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided by Lebanon to affected states. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided to the Lebanon mine action programme. Advocacy towards the universalization of the CCM, in particular from the region, is undertaken. Compliance with transparency measures (article 7) is in place. Estimated cost of the implementation of the strategy is based on comprehensive data contamination. Government, private sector and international donors current pledges do not cover the cost of implementing the strategy. The inter-ministerial committee for mine action exists under the mine action policy. The International Support Group, a structure to coordinate (international only) financial assistance to mine action exists under the mine action policy. Lebanon specific technical expertise and LMAP lessons learned can be made available to affected states. LAF training facilities are available for regional and international exchange of experience and expertise with other mine action programmes. The LMAP management and technical capacity gaps not systematically identified. Opportunity to learn from MAP implemented in other countries by INGOs. Lebanon presidency of the CCM and host of the 2MSP in September As of July 2011 a total of 109 states have joined the Convention, of which 3 from the region, Lebanon, Tunisia and Iraq, as States Parties or Signatories. The coordination structure for mine action is defined in the mine action policy. International assistance allows for the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee for mine action and the International Support Group are reenacted. The mine action policy is reviewed and revised as necessary. A mechanism for managing financial resources allocated to management services is designed. Costing of the services provided by the MoPH, MoEHE and MOSA regarding VA, MRE and socioeconomic rehabilitation is undertaken. Regional workshop on prosthetic development in Training on information management, IMSMA established and provided to other mine action programmes personnel, in particular in Arabic and French. The LMAP management and technical capacity gaps systematically identified. Capacity development plan identifies international technical assistance requirements. International training and participation to exchange of experience. More States, in particular from the region, join the CCM, as a result of Lebanon s advocacy. A focal point for the follow up of the implementation of the CCM is designated. All concerned ministries are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Article 7 reports are accurate and submitted on time.

40 and other relevant international instruments (reference to article 6 and 7 of the CCM) 39 Progress on Milestone 2013 towards universalisation of the CCM This milestone has been partially achieved. International assistance was received but less than anticipated, and thus the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy was not fully enabled. This milestone has been partially achieved. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee could not be activated due to political and governmental changes. As a result, no costing was made of services provided by the related ministries concerning MVA, MRE, or socio-economic rehabilitation. The ISG was re-activated and met 3 times between September 2011 and December An over-arching mechanism for managing financial resources allocated to management services was deployed by the LMAC. No revision to the Mine Action Policy was deemed needed. However, to ensure transparency with donors and that obligations are met, the LMAC initiated a mid-term strategy review to check on progress and report on achievements and gaps perceived till the end of This milestone has been partially achieved. Based on needs assessment conducted through the Arabic Outreach Programme, the regional workshop on prosthetic development was cancelled. Training on Information Management was provided in December 2012 in Arabic to 6 Arab countries. Lebanon provided technical as well as operational advice to Arabic speaking countries, in cooperation with the GICHD. Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and Libya have benefited from capacity building and exchange of experience initiatives run by Lebanon. Lebanon, with advice from the French Army, initiated the process to build a RSHDL that would provide state-of-the-art facilities and service the region. This milestone has been partially achieved. A capacity building plan was developed on which a three-year project was built covering This plan will be updated in the second strategy tranche. Lebanon was supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 regional workshops for the AOP, a regional training course on Land Release and Operational Efficiency, a training course on Geodetic Measurements in Humanitarian Mine Action, and a course on Quality Management. Furthermore, each year, Lebanon participated in 2 conferences and 2 inter-sessional meetings related to the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty. This milestone is on track. Lebanon promoted the universalization of the CCM in various international and regional meetings. In April 2012, Lebanon convened an Inter-sessional Meeting that witnessed the participation of 346 delegates from 45 States Parties, 22 signatories, 12 non-party States, and 23 Organizations. States not yet party to the Convention were encouraged to take all necessary steps to ratify or otherwise accede to the Convention. This milestone has been partially achieved. The LMAC was designated as the focal point for the follow-up on the implementation of the CCM. Coordination among ministries has not yet been effectively systematized due to governmental changes. Transparency reports have been submitted on time.

41 40 Output 5: A sustainable capacity to manage residual risks is established Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Milestone 2013 Progress on Milestone 2013 An efficient government mine action management structure is in place A sustainable and adequate structure to manage mine action at interministerial and programme implementation levels is in place. Resource management and higher level coordination structure not in place. LMAP execution body, LMAC, is functional with limited international support, final structure to be identified. Resource management and higher level coordination structure designed. The LMAC management services costed and funded; capacity development plan developed and implemented; exit strategy for international support developed. This output is partially on track. Adequate structure to manage mine action at programme implementation level is in place. However, this structure is not yet self-sustainable. Furthermore, at the inter-ministerial level, the structure is not yet in place due to the political developments and governmental changes that took place in the country over the past two years. Based on the above, the exit strategy for international support has not yet been developed.

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43 Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with the Currently Available Capacity & Support OUTPUT 1: Affected communities enabled to better manage risks posed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon. A rapid response capacity is established. It can be mobilized in a few hours. Support is requested from NGOs when available. A rapid response capacity is mobilized in a few hours. Support is requested from NGOs when needed and available. Residents of Lebanon have access to relevant and updated information to manage the risk Relevant information about mine danger and mine action reaches affected communities at least once a year through: MRE Activists. School children and teachers. School children s parents and surrounding communities. Social Centers social workers. Training handbook for MRE activists exist. Trial for the integration of MRE messages in the school programme completed. 600 health educators from Lebanon Public Education system trained; they execute two MRE activities per grade per year. 50 social workers from Social Development Centres from the Ministry of Social Affairs trained. 667 NGO activists, social workers, and health educators have received refresher training. 272 schools have benefited from MRE. MRE sessions have been disseminated to a total of 267,477 community members, including 125,120 children. 326 NGO activists and 490 health educators have been trained on MRE. KAPB survey had been implemented in 2013 involving 1675 community members and reflecting that few participants were able to recognize and define a mine. Nevertheless, the survey revealed that 92.4% of the participants were able to identify that mines /cluster munitions / UXOs could lead to death while 62.7% indicated that it could cause disability.

44 43 by mines (reference to the Article 4 of the CCM) Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions Capacity has been maintained. Capacity has been maintained and operational without support from NGOs. No new contamination takes place. posed by mines, and a permanent risk education capacity is developed 1500 school teachers, 375 health educators, 150 social workers, and 450 NGO activists have been trained on MRE copies of the MRE curriculum handbook have been printed and circulated. An awareness raising puppet show has been produced and performed. MRE sessions have been held for 1500 school children and 1500 community members. A school competition has been organized to produce MRE material; 1 poster, 1 video clip, and 1 radio spot. A professional MRE video has been produced. An MRE material exhibition has been organized. A KAP survey has been implemented for 1500 community members and 1500 children. MRE has been delivered through a national campaign implemented in April of each year commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Awareness raising activities have been implemented for 1500 children in schools. MRE messages have been integrated in the Civics Education and Arabic textbooks of Cycle 1. MRE has been delivered through a national campaign implemented in April of each year commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Adequate resources are available. The MoSA and the MoEHE remain interested in cooperating in MRE activities. The private sector remains willing to participate in commemorating the 4 th of April.

45 44 OUTPUT 2: The full realisation of the rights of mine victims guaranteed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) All victims are provided with medical, social, psychological and economic support as part of the fulfillment Right-based access of mine victims to services and socioeconomic support is ensured and monitored. Eligible survivors have access to comprehensive right based assistance through law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability. Law voted but not fully implemented. Victims not fully aware of their rights. Medical treatment is provided free of charge by GoL PH services. Disability cards are being issued by MoSA. TOR has been prepared for the design of a booklet to raise victim s awareness on their rights under Law 220/2000. A survey has been launched to update 690 victims needs/ priorities. The process to develop a victim tracking software has been initiated. Emergency care and medical treatment are being provided free of charge as per a governmental decree. Mine victims are made aware of their rights through consultation sessions coordinated with the municipalities and members of the MVA Steering Committee. An advocacy event for the ratification of the CRPD has been organized with the participation of mine victims. Eligible mine victims are included in socio-economic rehabilitation initiatives. Baseline data highlights needs for vocational training and financial support to initiate small business. Trial indicates need for psycho-social support to be embedded in recreational & socioeconomic activities. Medical and socio-economic rehabilitation services have been provided to victims, depending on funding availability.

46 (reference to article 5 of the CCM) 45 Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions of their full legal rights, as stated in the law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability All eligible victims have been issued disability cards through a coordination mechanism set between MoSA and the MVA Steering Committee headed by LMAC. The implementation of Law 220/2000 has been advocated through meetings organized with the relevant ministries and with the private sector copies of the booklet designed to increase victims awareness towards their rights has been distributed to victims and the private sector. An advocacy campaign has been organized by survivors to advocate their rights. All eligible victims have been issued a disability card and have been targeted with awareness raising activities on their rights under Law 220/2000. Law 220/2000 is fully implemented. Victims needs and priorities have been mapped and periodically updated, in cooperation with the MVA Steering Committee. The GoL allocates resources to the implementation and monitoring of Law 220/2000. Victims cooperate in providing a realistic reflection of their needs and priorities. The coordination mechanisms between ministries are activated. Resources are available to survey all victims and advocate victims rights. National standards for prosthetic devices have been set. 90 victims have been provided with prosthetic devices, 54 with prosthetics repair services, and 15 with assistive devices. A survivor satisfaction survey has been implemented for 100 victims and 100 family members. 280 survivors have been trained to enhance their income generation skills. 60 survivors have been trained on advocacy. 20 survivors have been provided with funds to implement their income-generating projects. MoUs have been drafted with at least 2 entities from the private sector to provide services to victims, such as micro-credits. A new victim assistance proposal has been drafted and funds have been sought based on the updated National Victim Assistance Needs Survey results. Employment opportunities have been partially secured for victims, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor. MoUs have been drafted with at least 2 entities from the private sector to provide services to victims, such as micro-credits. A new victim assistance proposal has been drafted and funds have been sought based on the updated National Victim Assistance Needs Survey results. The private sector remains willing to cooperate in initiating programs to support the victims. No new accidents result in additional victims. The coordination mechanisms between ministries are activated. Funding is secured for victim assistance social and economic activities.

47 OUTPUT 3: Mine Action contributes to socio economic use through Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including its socio economic aspects. Cluster Bomb Strikes areas cleared. Post-clearance survey indicates that 97% of areas cleared between 2006 and 2010 has been immediately put into use (73,5% agriculture; 20% housing; other include grazing land; public use; tourism and commerce). Non-technical, technical and data verification have been completed for the entire country except the Blue Line. Pilots conducted and lessons learned identified to inform the planning and execution of demining operations. Contaminated land is released and returned to its owners for socio-economic use 67% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 462 areas (18,241,828 m2) Affecting 145 towns (633,000 p.) High Impact: 55% Medium Impact: 35% Low Impact: 10% Current dedicated capacity: 25 teams Lebanese Armed Forces/ Engineering Regiment has initiated non-technical and technical surveys of the Blue Line. Data is being updated on IMSMA on a needs basis. Non-technical surveys for other Lebanese areas have been resumed on a needs basis. A non-technical (pre-clearance) survey has been initiated to update data on remaining fields. A post-clearance survey has been conducted for the year Demining organizations have been conducting postclearance surveys of their cleared targets to report on land use. Data has been refined and updated. 70.5% of 57,872,738 m 2 has been cleared. 17,060,508 m 2 constituting 29.5% remain to be cleared. Current dedicated capacity: 24 teams. Dangerous Areas (booby traps and nuisance mines) cleared. Mine Fields cleared. 83% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 420 areas (16,915,067 m2) Affecting 182 towns (169,285 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 Excluding the Blue Line: 70% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 679 areas (22,362,701 m2) Affecting 191 towns (22,202 p.) High Impact: 58 % Medium Impact: 42% Low Impact: 5% Current dedicated capacity: 6 manual, 1 mechanical, 9 2-dog teams Blue Line: 890 areas (7,415,199 m2) Affecting 47 towns (103,613 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 A pilot has been conducted to identify required techniques (manual clearance and deep excavation) No new clearance activities took place. 54,990,105 m 2 have been cancelled through nontechnical survey. The remaining area to be cleared is 15,216,925 m 2 constituting 34% of the updated impacted land size of 44,510,289 m 2. Current dedicated capacity: 0 teams. The impacted land size has been recalculated at 54,076,882 m 2 as a result of data refinement, land cancellation, land reduction, and clearance. The remaining land size to be cleared is 30,335,507 m 2. Current dedicated capacity: 9 teams and 1 Mechanical.

48 land release (re. Article 4 of the CCM) Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions its socio economic aspects is known and measured The non-technical (pre-clearance) survey has been completed and results updated on IMSMA. Non-technical and technical surveys have been conducted for the entire country, including the Blue Line and results updated on IMSMA. Data on all post-clearance surveys has been consolidated, revealing that 97% of cleared land has a socio-economic impact. Data is updated on a needs basis. No additional contamination takes place. No new targets are discovered. 87% of 57,872,738 m 2 has been cleared. 7,534,908 m 2 remain to be cleared constituting 13% of 57,872,738 m % of 15,216,925 m2 has been surveyed and categorized as mine fields, cluster bomb strikes fields, or Dangerous Areas (UXOs, suspected hazard area, and booby traps). 100% of 57,872,738 m 2 has cleared. 100% has been cleared by LAF. No additional contamination takes place. No new targets are discovered. Adequate resources are made available. Currently dedicated teams remain operating enabling cluster munitions full clearance by No additional contamination takes place. Adequate resources are made available. 45.5% of 54,076,882 m 2 has been cleared. 29,485,007 m 2 remain to be cleared constituting 54.5% of 54,076,882 m % of 54,076,882 m 2 has been cleared. 28,351,007 m 2 remain to be cleared constituting 52.4% of 54,076,882 m 2. No additional contamination takes place. Adequate resources are made available. 9 teams are operating.

49 48 OUTPUT 4: Compliance to and promotion of the universalization of the CCM Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) International Assistance received and provided, compliance with transparency measures and progress Resources mobilized allow for the implementation of the strategy. Resource allocations are coordinated and managed. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided by Lebanon to affected states. Estimated cost of the implementation of the strategy is based on comprehensive data contamination. Government, private sector and international donors current pledges do not cover the cost of implementing the strategy. The Inter-ministerial Committee for mine action exists under the Mine Action Policy. The International Support Group, a structure to coordinate (international only) financial assistance to mine action exists under the Mine Action Policy. Lebanon specific technical expertise and the LMAP lessons learned can be made available to affected states. LAF training facilities are available for regional and international exchange of experience and expertise with other mine action programs. International assistance has been received but less than anticipated, and thus the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy was not fully enabled. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee could not be activated due to political reasons and governmental changes. The ISG has been re-activated and met 3 times. An over-arching mechanism for managing financial resources allocated to management services has been deployed by the LMAC. No revision to the Mine Action Policy was deemed needed. Strategy mid-term review has been initiated. Based on needs assessment conducted through the AOP, the regional workshop on prosthetic development has been cancelled. Training on Information Management has been provided in December 2012 in Arabic to 6 Arab countries. Lebanon has provided technical as well as operational advice to Arabic speaking countries, in cooperation with GICHD. Lebanon, with advice from the French Army, has initiated the process to build a RSHDL that would provide state-of-the-art facilities and service the region. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided to the Lebanon mine action program. Advocacy towards the universalization of the CCM, and compliance with other international treaties, is undertaken. Compliance with transparency measures (article 7) is in place. The LMAP management and technical capacity gaps not systematically identified. Opportunity to learn from MAP implemented in other countries by INGOs. Lebanon presidency of the CCM and host of the 2MSP in September As of July 2011 a total of 109 states have joined the Convention, of which 3 from the region, Lebanon, Tunisia and Iraq, as States Parties or Signatories. The coordination structure for mine action is defined in the mine action policy. A capacity building plan has been developed on which a three-year project was built covering This plan will be updated in the second strategy tranche. Lebanon has been supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 regional workshops for the AOP, a regional training course on Land Release and Operational Efficiency, a training course on Geodetic Measurements in Humanitarian Mine Action, and a course on Quality Management. Furthermore, Lebanon has participated in 2 inter-sessional meetings and 2 conferences for the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty annually. Lebanon has promoted the universalization of the CCM in various international and regional meetings. In April 2012, Lebanon had convened an Intersessional Meeting that witnessed the participation of 346 delegates from 45 States Parties, 22 signatories, 12 non-party States, and 23 Organizations. States not yet party to the Convention have been encouraged to take all necessary steps to ratify or otherwise accede to the Convention. The LMAC has been designated as the focal point for the follow-up on the implementation of the CCM. Coordination among ministries has not yet been effectively systematized due to governmental changes. Transparency reports have been submitted on time.

50 and other relevant international instruments (reference to article 6 and 7 of the CCM) 49 Milestone 2016 towards universalization of the CCM International assistance has allowed for the full implementation of the first tranche of the strategy and the revised milestones Target 2020 International assistance has allowed for the implementation of the new targets set for Assumptions Current capacity is maintained. State parties continue with their current committed support. No additional contamination takes place. The related ministries have met several times to agree on a mechanism for coordination. Two ISG meetings have been coordinated and implemented. Strategy Mid-term Review has been released. Strategy mid-term review has been implemented to monitor milestones 2016 and update targets Training needs have been updated through the AOP needs assessment. The IMAS translation to Arabic has been completed, with the active participation of Lebanon and in coordination with GICHD. Four training workshops have been held in Arabic through the AOP. Lebanon continues to provide advice and support to other Mine Action Programs on a needs basis. The RSHDL has been officially opened and is actively delivering training workshops on humanitarian demining for the region. The participation of 6 personnel from other states has been supported. The capacity building plan for the LMAP in relation to victim assistance, clearance, and mine risk education has been updated and supported over two years. Lebanon has been supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 inter-sessional meetings and 2 conferences for the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty during 2014 and The LMAC s website has been updated regularly. Lebanon continues to advocate for the CCM and to actively participate in the Meetings of State Parties. The LMAC has advocated for the signature of other international treaties related to mine action, including the Ottawa Treaty. All concerned ministries have become aware of their roles and responsibilities. Transparency reports have been submitted on time. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee has been activated. Training needs have been updated through the AOP needs assessment. Lebanon continues to provide advice and support to other Mine Action Programs on a needs basis. The RSHDL continues to deliver training workshops on humanitarian demining for the region, depending on needs and funding availability. The capacity building plan for the LMAP in relation to victim assistance, clearance, and mine risk education has been updated and supported. Lebanon continues to advocate for the CCM and to actively participate in the Meetings of State Parties. The LMAC has advocated for the signature of other international treaties related to mine action, including the Ottawa Treaty. All concerned ministries have become aware of their roles and responsibilities. Transparency reports have been submitted on time. Political situation is stable. External funding is available. Adequate funding is available for other affected States mine action personnel to participate and for Lebanon to engage in the exchange and support. The security situation in Lebanon is stable. Adequate funding is available. International training, exchanges, and conferences are available. International situation remains conductive to universalization of the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty. General momentum around the CCM is maintained. Political situation remains stable. Adequate resources are secured.

51 50 Output 5: A sustainable capacity Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) An efficient government mine action management structure is in place A sustainable and adequate structure to manage mine action at inter-ministerial and program implementation levels is in place. Resource management and higher level coordination structure not in place. The LMAP execution body, the LMAC, is functional with limited international support, final structure to be identified. Adequate structure to manage mine action at program implementation level has been set. However, this structure is not yet self-sustainable. Furthermore, at the interministerial level, the structure has not been set yet due to the political developments and governmental changes that took place in the country over the past two years. Exit strategy for international support has not yet been developed.

52 51 to manage residual risks is established Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions Resource management and higher level coordination structure has been designed. The LMAC management services have been costed and funded. The overall capacity building plan for the LMAP has been updated and supported. Resource management and higher level coordination structure has become functional. The LMAC management services have been costed and funded. The overall capacity building plan for the LMAP has been updated and supported. Political situation remains stable. Adequate resources are secured.

53 Summary of Milestones 2016 and Targets 2020 with Optimal Resource Mobilization to Achieve Targets OUTPUT 1: Affected communities enabled to better manage risks posed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon Requests for mine action rapid response are responded to immediately and anywhere in Lebanon. A rapid response capacity is established. It can be mobilized in a few hours. Support is requested from NGOs when available. A rapid response capacity is mobilized in a few hours. Support is requested from NGOs when needed and available. Residents of Lebanon have access to relevant and updated information to manage the risk Relevant information about mine danger and mine action reaches affected communities at least once a year through: MRE Activists. School children and teachers. School children s parents and surrounding communities. Social Centers social workers. Training handbook for MRE activists exist. Trial for the integration of MRE messages in the school program completed. 600 health educators from Lebanon Public Education system trained; they execute two MRE activities per grade per year. 50 social workers from Social Development Centres from the Ministry of Social Affairs trained. 667 NGO activists, social workers, and health educators have received refresher training. 272 schools have benefited from MRE. MRE sessions have been disseminated to a total of 267,477 community members, including 125,120 children. 326 NGO activists and 490 health educators have been trained on MRE. A KAPB survey had been implemented in 2013 involving 1675 community members and reflecting that few participants were able to recognize and define a mine. Nevertheless, the survey revealed that 92.4% of the participants were able to identify that mines /cluster munitions / UXOs could lead to death while 62.7% indicated that it could cause disability.

54 53 by mines (reference to the Article 4 of the CCM) Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions Capacity has been maintained. Capacity has been maintained and operational without support from NGOs. No new contamination takes place. posed by mines, and a permanent risk education capacity is developed 1500 school teachers, 375 health educators, 150 social workers, and 450 NGO activists have been trained on MRE copies of the MRE curriculum handbook have been printed and circulated. An awareness raising puppet show has been produced and performed. MRE sessions have been held for 1500 school children and 1500 community members. A school competition has been organized to produce MRE material; 1 poster, 1 video clip, and 1 radio spot. A professional MRE video has been produced. An MRE material exhibition has been organized. A KAP survey has been implemented for 1500 community members and 1500 children. MRE has been delivered through a national campaign implemented in April of each year commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and integrating a country-wide marathon school teachers, 375 health educators, 150 social workers, and 450 NGO activists have been trained on MRE. MRE sessions have been held for 1500 school children. MRE messages have been integrated in the Civics Education and Arabic textbooks of Cycle 1. A KAP survey has been implemented for 1500 community members and 1500 children. A professional MRE video has been produced. MRE has been delivered through a national campaign implemented in April of each year commemorating the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and integrating a country-wide marathon. Adequate resources are made available. The MoSA and the MoEHE remain interested in cooperating in MRE activities. The private sector remains willing to participate in commemorating the 4 th of April.

55 54 OUTPUT 2: The full realization of the rights of mine victims guaranteed Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) All victims are provided with medical, social, psychological and economic support as part of the fulfillment Right-based access of mine victims to services and socioeconomic support is ensured and monitored. Eligible survivors have access to comprehensive right based assistance through law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability. Law voted but not fully implemented. Victims not fully aware of their rights. Medical treatment is provided free of charge by GoL PH services. Disability cards are being issued by MoSA. TOR has been prepared for the design of a booklet to raise victims awareness on their rights under Law 220/2000. A survey has been launched to update 690 victims needs/ priorities. The process to develop a victim tracking software has been initiated. Emergency care and medical treatment are being provided free of charge as per a governmental decree. Mine victims are made aware of their rights through consultation sessions coordinated with the municipalities and members of the MVA Steering Committee. An advocacy event for the ratification of the CRPD has been organized with the participation of mine victims. Eligible mine victims are included in socio-economic rehabilitation initiatives. Baseline data highlights needs for vocational training and financial support to initiate small business. Trial indicates need for psycho-social support to be embedded in recreational & socioeconomic activities. Medical and socio-economic rehabilitation services have been provided to victims, depending on funding availability.

56 (reference to article 5 of the CCM) 55 Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions of their full legal rights, as stated in the law 220/2000, Access and Rights of the People with Disability All eligible victims have been issued disability cards through a coordination mechanism set between the MoSA and the MVA Steering Committee headed by the LMAC. The National Mine Victim Survey has been updated, surveying all victims. The implementation of Law 220/2000 has been advocated through meetings organized with the relevant ministries and with the private sector copies of the booklet designed to increase victims awareness towards their rights has been distributed to victims and the private sector. An advocacy campaign has been organized by survivors to advocate their rights. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been commemorated in December of each year. All eligible victims have been issued a disability card and have been targeted with awareness raising activities on their rights under Law 220/2000. Law 220/2000 is fully implemented. Victims needs and priorities have been mapped and periodically updated, in cooperation with the MVA Steering Committee. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been commemorated in December of each year. The GoL allocates resources to the implementation and monitoring of Law 220/2000. Victims cooperate in providing a realistic reflection of their needs and priorities. The coordination mechanisms between ministries are activated. Resources are available to survey all victims and advocate victims rights. National standards for prosthetic devices have been set. 90 victims have been provided with prosthetic devices, 54 with prosthetics repair services, and 15 with assistive devices. A survivor satisfaction survey has been implemented for 100 victims and 100 family members. 280 survivors have been trained to enhance their income generation skills. 60 survivors have been trained on advocacy. 20 survivors have been provided with funds to implement their incomegenerating projects. MoUs have been drafted with at least 2 entities from the private sector to provide services to victims, such as micro-credits. A new victim assistance proposal has been drafted and funds have been sought based on the updated National Victim Assistance Needs Survey results. 3 social events have been organized for victims, such as sports competitions and support group meetings. 50 victims have been provided with prosthetic devices, 30 with prosthetics repair services, and 15 with mobility devices annually. At least 4 social events have been organized for victims, such as sports competitions and support group meetings. 50 survivors have been trained to enhance their income generation skills annually. 5 survivors have been provided with funds to implement their incomegenerating projects annually. Employment opportunities have been partially secured for victims through cooperation with the Ministry of Labor. MoUs have been drafted with at least 2 entities from the private sector to provide services to victims, such as micro-credits. A new victim assistance proposal has been drafted and funds have been sought based on the updated National Victim Assistance Needs Survey results. The private sector remains willing to cooperate in initiating programs to support the victims. No new accidents result in additional victims. The coordination mechanisms between ministries are activated. Funding is secured for victim assistance social and economic activities.

57 56 OUTPUT 3: Mine Action contributes to socio economic use through Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including its socio economic Accurate and comprehensive knowledge of contamination including its socio economic aspects. Cluster Bomb Strikes areas cleared. Post-clearance survey indicates that 97% of areas cleared between 2006 and 2010 has been immediately put into use (73,5% agriculture; 20% housing; other include grazing land; public use; tourism and commerce). Non-technical, technical and data verification have been completed for the entire country except the Blue Line. Pilots conducted and lessons learned identified to inform the planning and execution of demining operations. Lebanese Armed Forces/ Engineering Regiment has initiated non-technical and technical surveys of the Blue Line. Data is being updated on IMSMA on a needs basis. Non-technical surveys for other Lebanese areas have been resumed on a needs basis. A non-technical (preclearance)survey has been initiated to update data on remaining fields. A post-clearance survey has been conducted for the year Demining organizations have been conducting post-clearance surveys of their cleared targets to report on land use. Data has been refined and updated. Contaminated land is released and returned to its owners for socio-economic use 67% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 462 areas (18,241,828 m2) Affecting 145 towns (633,000 p.) High Impact: 55% Medium Impact: 35% Low Impact: 10% Current dedicated capacity: 25 teams 70.5% of 57,872,738 m 2 has been cleared. 17,060,508 m 2 constituting 29.5% remain to be cleared. Current dedicated capacity: 24 teams. Dangerous Areas (booby traps and nuisance mines) cleared. Mine Fields cleared. 83% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 420 areas (16,915,067 m2) Affecting 182 towns (169,285 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 Excluding the Blue Line: 70% cleared (July 2011) To be cleared: 679 areas (22,362,701 m2) Affecting 191 towns (22,202 p.) High Impact: 58 % Medium Impact: 42% Low Impact: 5% Current dedicated capacity: 6 manual, 1 mechanical, 9 2-dog teams. Blue Line: 890 areas (7,415,199 m2) Affecting 47 towns (103,613 p.) High Impact: 35% Medium Impact: 45% Low Impact: 20% Current dedicated capacity: 0 A pilot has been conducted to identify required techniques (manual clearance and deep excavation). No new clearance activities took place. 54,990,105 m 2 have been cancelled through non-technical survey. The remaining area to be cleared is 15,216,925 m 2 constituting 34% of the updated impacted land size of 44,510,289 m 2. Current dedicated capacity: 0 teams. The impacted land size has been recalculated at 54,076,882 m 2 as a result of data refinement, land cancellation, land reduction, and clearance. The remaining land size to be cleared is 30,335,507 m 2. Current dedicated capacity: 9 teams and 1 Mechanical.

58 land release (re. Article 4 of the CCM) 57 Milestone 2016 aspects is known and measured Target 2020 Assumptions The non-technical (pre-clearance) survey has been completed and results updated on IMSMA. Non-technical and technical surveys have been conducted for the entire country, including the Blue Line and results updated on IMSMA. Data on all post-clearance surveys has been consolidated. Field assessments have been implemented by an external consultant. An official report is produced revealing that 97% of cleared land has a socioeconomic impact. Data is updated on a needs basis. No additional contamination takes place. No new targets are discovered. 100% of 57,872,738 m 2 has been cleared. 100% of 15,216,925 m2 has been surveyed and categorized as mine fields, cluster bomb strikes fields, or Dangerous Areas (UXOs, suspected hazard area, and booby traps). 100% has been cleared by LAF. No additional contamination takes place. No new targets are discovered. Adequate resources are made available. Capacity increased to 43 teams per year for 2014, 2015, and No additional contamination takes place. Adequate resources are made available. 68% of 54,076,882 m 2 has been cleared. 17,304,602 m 2 remain to be cleared constituting 32% of 54,076,882 m % of 54,076,882 m 2 has been cleared. No additional contamination takes place. Adequate resources are made available. Political decision to fully clear all mine fields including the Blue Line taken. Capacity increased to 138 teams.

59 58 OUTPUT 4: Compliance to and promotion of the universalization of the CCM Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) International Assistance received and provided, compliance with transparency measures and progress Resources mobilized allow for the implementation of the strategy. Resources allocations are coordinated and managed. Estimated cost of the implementation of the strategy is based on comprehensive data contamination. Government, private sector and international donors current pledges do not cover the cost of implementing the strategy. The Inter-ministerial Committee for mine action exists under the Mine Action Policy. The International Support Group, a structure to coordinate (international only) financial assistance to mine action exists under the Mine Action Policy. International assistance has been received but less than anticipated, and thus the implementation of the first tranche of the strategy was not fully enabled. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee could not be activated due to political reasons and governmental changes. The ISG has been re-activated and met 3 times. An over-arching mechanism for managing financial resources allocated to management services has been deployed by the LMAC. No revision to the Mine Action Policy was deemed needed. Strategy mid-term review has been initiated. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided by Lebanon to affected states. Lebanon specific technical expertise and the LMAP lessons learned can be made available to affected states. LAF training facilities are available for regional and international exchange of experience and expertise with other mine action programs. Based on needs assessment conducted through the AOP, the regional workshop on prosthetic development has been cancelled. Training on Information Management has been provided in December 2012 in Arabic to 6 Arab countries. Lebanon has provided technical as well as operational advice to Arabic speaking countries, in cooperation with GICHD. Lebanon, with advice from the French Army, has initiated the process to build a RSHDL that would provide state-of-the-art facilities and service the region. Technical assistance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 (victim assistance), and article 4 (clearance, mine risk education) is provided to the Lebanon mine action program. Advocacy towards the universalization of the CCM and compliance with other international treaties is undertaken. Compliance with transparency measures (article 7) is in place. The LMAP management and technical capacity gaps not systematically identified. Opportunity to learn from MAP implemented in other countries by INGOs. Lebanon presidency of the CCM and host of the 2MSP in September As of July 2011 a total of 109 states have joined the Convention, of which 3 from the region, Lebanon, Tunisia and Iraq, as States Parties or Signatories. The coordination structure for mine action is defined in the mine action policy. A capacity building plan has been developed on which a three-year project was built covering This plan will be updated in the second strategy tranche. Lebanon has been supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 regional workshops for the AOP, a regional training course on Land Release and Operational Efficiency, a training course on Geodetic Measurements in Humanitarian Mine Action, and a course on Quality Management. Furthermore, Lebanon has participated in 2 intersessional meetings and 2 conferences for the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty annually. Lebanon has promoted the universalization of the CCM in various international and regional meetings. In April 2012, Lebanon had convened an Intersessional Meeting that witnessed the participation of 346 delegates from 45 States Parties, 22 signatories, 12 non-party States, and 23 Organizations. States not yet party to the Convention have been encouraged to take all necessary steps to ratify or otherwise accede to the Convention. The LMAC has been designated as the focal point for the follow-up on the implementation of the CCM. Coordination among ministries has not yet been effectively systematized due to governmental changes. Transparency reports have been submitted on time.

60 and other relevant international instruments (reference to article 6 and 7 of the CCM) 59 Milestone 2016 towards universalisation of the CCM International assistance has allowed for the full implementation of the first tranche of the strategy and the revised milestones Target 2020 International assistance has allowed for the implementation of the new targets set for Assumptions Current capacity is maintained. State parties continue with their current committed support. No additional contamination takes place. The related ministries have met several times to agree on a mechanism for coordination. Three ISG meetings have been coordinated and implemented. Strategy Mid-term Review has been released. Strategy mid-term review has been implemented to monitor milestones 2016 and update targets SOPs for Information Management have been updated. The Inter-ministerial Advisory Committee has been activated. Four ISG meetings have been coordinated and implemented. Political situation is stable. External funding is available. Training needs have been updated through the AOP needs assessment. Two training workshops have been held annually in Arabic through the AOP. The IMAS translation to Arabic has been completed, with the active participation of Lebanon and in coordination with GICHD. Lebanon continues to provide advice and support to other Mine Action Programs on a needs basis. The RSHDL has been officially opened, equipped, and is actively delivering training workshops on humanitarian demining for the region. The detailed training curricula have been prepared in Arabic and English. 9 personnel from other states have been supported to participate in the trainings. Training needs have been updated through the AOP needs assessment. Two training workshops have been held annually in Arabic through the AOP. Lebanon continues to provide advice and support to other Mine Action Programs on a needs basis. The RSHDLcontinues to deliver training workshops on humanitarian demining for the region, depending on needs. 12 personnel from other states have been supported to participate in the trainings. Adequate funding is available for other affected States mine action personnel to participate and for Lebanon to engage in the exchange and support. The security situation in Lebanon is stable. The capacity building plan for the LMAP in relation to victim assistance, clearance, and mine risk education has been updated and supported for 3 years. Lebanon has been supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 inter-sessional meetings and 2 conferences for the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty annually. The LMAC s website has been updated regularly. The capacity building plan for the LMAP in relation to victim assistance, clearance, and mine risk education has been updated and supported. Lebanon has been supported to participate in a number of regional and international workshops and conferences, including 2 inter-sessional meetings and 2 conferences for the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty annually. The LMAC s website has been updated regularly. Adequate funding is available. International training, exchanges, and conferences are available. Lebanon continues to advocate for the CCM and to actively participate in the Meetings of State Parties. The LMAC has advocated for the signature of other international treaties related to mine action, including the Ottawa Treaty. All concerned ministries have become aware of their roles and responsibilities. Transparency reports have been submitted on time. Lebanon continues to advocate for the CCM and to actively participate in the Meetings of State Parties. The LMAC has advocated for the signature of other international treaties related to mine action, including the Ottawa Treaty. All concerned ministries have become aware of their roles and responsibilities. Transparency reports have been submitted on time. International situation remains conductive to universalization of the CCM and the Ottawa Treaty. General momentum around the CCM is maintained. Political situation remains stable. Adequate resources are secured.

61 60 Output 5: A sustainable capacity Output Indicators Baseline (2011) Baseline (2013) An efficient government mine action management structure is in place A sustainable and adequate structure to manage mine action at inter-ministerial and program implementation levels is in place. Resource management and higher level coordination structure not in place. The LMAP execution body, the LMAC, is functional with limited international support, final structure to be identified. Adequate structure to manage mine action at programme implementation level has been set. However, this structure is not yet self-sustainable. Furthermore, at the interministerial level, the structure has not been set yet due to the political developments and governmental changes that took place in the country over the past two years. Exit strategy for international support has not yet been developed.

62 61 to manage residual risks is established Milestone 2016 Target 2020 Assumptions Resource management and higher level coordination structure has been designed. The LMAC management services have been costed and funded. The overall capacity building plan for the LMAP has been updated and supported. An exit strategy for international support has been elaborated. Resource management and higher level coordination structure has become functional. The LMAC management services have been costed and funded. The overall capacity building plan for the LMAP has been updated and supported. An exit strategy for international support has been implemented. Political situation remains stable. Adequate resources are secured.

63 62 ANNEX A: ESTIMATED BUDGET - With Optimal Resource Mobilization Outputs Budget Budget (USD) (USD) Output 1 Result 1: Rapid Response Secured by GoL Secured by GoL Result 2: Mine Risk Education 945,781 1,208,023 Total for Output 1 945,781 1,208,023 Secured 655,781 0 Deficit for Output 1 290,000 1,208,023 Output 2 Result 1: Victims provided with full access to their rights 900,866 1,187,200 Total for Output 2 900,866 1,187,200 Secured 585,866 0 Deficit for Output 2 315,000 1,187,200 Output 3 Result 1: Knowledge of contamination and its impact 100,000 Secured by GoL Result 2: Land release 215,028, ,592,000 Total for Output 3 215,128, ,592,000 Secured 23,265,000 0 Deficit for Output 3 191,863, ,592,000 Output 4 Result 1: Assistance received and provided for compliance 3,030,055 3,594,741 Total for Output 4 3,030,055 3,594,741 Secured 1,843,370 0 Deficit for Output 4 1,186,685 3,594,741 Output 5 Result 1: Government mine action structure in place 20,000 Secured by GoL Total for Output 5 20,000 Secured by GoL Secured 0 Secured by GoL Deficit for Output 5 20,000 0 Total Funds Needed to Realize Objectives 220,024, ,581,964 Funds pledged by Donors 26,350,017 0 Deficit 193,674, ,581,964 *GoL is contributing with an average of 9,000,000 USD per year

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