Examining Transition through examples of South- South and Regional Cooperation Cambodian Example 11 April 2013 Projects Summary 1. 2010-2012:Third Country Training on Strengthening the Presidential Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Mine (PAICMA). Supported by JICA 2. 2011: Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction (Nepal). Self supported 3. 2012-14: Laos-Cambodia South-South Cooperation on UXO/Mine Action Sector. Supported by JICA 4. 2013-15: South-South cooperation on mine action sector between Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and National Institute for Demining (INAD). Supported by JICA 5. 2011-2012: Knowledge sharing workshop in partnership with GICHD: Land Release and Mine Action Contracting 6. 2012: Myanmar study visits and workshops, supported by UNICEF and 2013 by JICA (for future cooperation) 1
1-Third Country Training on Strengthening the Presidential Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Mine (PAICMA) 2010-2012 2010-2011 1. Introduction to Mine Action Policy and Management 2. Integrated Mine Action Approach 3. Survey and Clearance Management 4. Information and Data Base Management 3 groups of 15 PAICMA Staff spending 2 weeks in Cambodia 3 Third Country Training on Strengthening the Presidential Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Mine (PAICMA) 2010-2012 2012 Post-Learning Assessment and extended training Post-learning Assessment Local Authority Training in 3 Region in Colombia conducted by CMAC staff, subject: - Mine Action Coordination, Planning and Prioritization - Explore Mine Action Planning, Colombia context Socialization seminar on toolbox integration 3 Regions Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena 4 2
2-Third Country training The Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Nepal Training Subjects Nepal Training Mine Action Frameworks Operational Activities Field exposure 3-Laos-Cambodia South-South Cooperation on UXO/Mine Action Sector (2012-14) 6 Workshop topics 1. Tools, methodology, Technology, survey 2012 2. Training System 2012 3. National Standards and SOP 2013 4. MRE, Victim Assistant, Information Management 2013 5. Senior & Middle Management Linking Mine Action & Development 2014 6. Feedback and Action Plan 2014 3
4-South-South cooperation on mine action sector between Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and National Institute for Demining (INAD), Angola 2013-2015 3 Workshop topics Planning & implementation structure 2013 Training: Technical skills 2014 Training capacity, module, training courses and Summary Cooperation 2015 5-International Workshop Cooperation with GICHD - 2011 Operational Framework Land Release Workshop 2011 4
Regional Workshop Cooperation with GICHD - 2012 Mine Action Contracting 2012 6-South-South Cooperation Cambodia-Myanmar 2012-13 Study Visit In Cambodia Sponsored by DCA & UNICEF - 2012 MRE Workshop In Myanmar Sponsored by DCA & UNICEF - 2012 Nepal Training Future cooperation In Cambodia Sponsored by JICA - 2013 5
Results from implementing South-South Cooperation COLOMBIA Post training result Strengthening leadership skills and strategic planning at PAICMA Update of the functional structure and mechanisms for planning, tracking and monitoring of interventions Review of information management strategies and management of mine action in the national and local level Advances in the design of intervention scenarios for moving towards a system of planning Post training follow up Assessment of post training in Colombia and extended training provided to local authorities in Columbia in 2012 Planning is underway for extended cooperation in the field of MRE, VA (in Cambodia) and clearance (in Colombia) Results from implementing South-South Cooperation Lao, PDR Results of the cooperation (on-going cooperation) 2012 CMAC team visited Lao, PDR to undertake institutional training capacity assessment at UXO Lao 2013 UXO Lao visited CMAC to understudy different Management systems at CMAC Nepal Results of the cooperation Inquiry for another training in Cambodia 6
Results from implementing South-South Cooperation Myanmar Results of visit from Myanmar Peace Centre Myanmar is interested to learn about Cambodia Mine Action experience Cambodia is willing to share its experience and having future cooperation JICA is willing to assist in the future Cambodia-Myanmar cooperation GICHD Results of previous cooperation activities Continue cooperation more training workshops will be organized in Cambodia Lessons learned from implementing South- South Cooperation Benefits Meeting APMBC Article 6 in respect to the States Parties assisting other States Parties Meeting the Cartagena Action Plan (2010-14), article 36, 44, 46 and 47 Win-win proposition where both parties learned and gained Difficulties Need lots of effort (time and energy) from the delivering organization to design, develop and deliver the program Need financial support in one form or another (sponsorship from a third party) Difficulty in turning tacit knowledge into explicit one to be able to share with other 7
Exchange visits by other States States: We have received 12 countries for the exchange visits namely Angola, Afghanistan, Colombia, Eretria, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Peru, South Sudan, Thailand and Vietnam. We also went to see the other programs such as Afghanistan and Lao PDR. Purpose of visit to Cambodia are: To observe how Cambodian legal frameworks on MA (National Authority and Demining Operators and other related agencies on VA and MRE); MA Mechanism and structure; Planning and Prioritization, post clearance land used; Quality Management; Demining operation, survey, data management; Bidding process, modality of fund used; ERW reporting and intervention etc. 8