Post by Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)

Strengthening partnerships to support national ownership in mine action. 🤝   Today, our Director, Amb. Tobias Privitelli and Agi Veres, Director, UNDP Office in Geneva signed a Memorandum of Understanding between UNDP and the GICHD. This MoU aims to enhance collaboration in support of national mine action authorities. Through improved coordination, knowledge exchange, capacity development and technical cooperation, our partnership aims to help countries strengthen their ability to lead and manage effective mine action responses.   Together, the GICHD and UNDP will work to advance innovative approaches, strengthen information management and technical guidance, and contribute to more timely, targeted and coordinated efforts in explosive ordnance-contaminated settings, supporting sustainable development and safer communities.