ASEAN REGIONAL MINE ACTION CENTER
30
Jun
ARMAC 2nd Strategy Stakeholder Workshop
On the 30th of June, ARMAC held its second strategy stakeholder meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop drew representatives from over 10 government and non-government organizations to provide inputs into the preparation of ARMAC’s first five-year strategic plan.
The meeting is the second of a series of workshops that will encompass stakeholders across mine-affected AMSs. The next workshop will be held in Hanoi, Viet Nam during the first week of July. The goal of ARMAC is to reduce the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war throughout the region through enhanced awareness in communities, victim assistance, and the sharing of knowledge amongst AMSs.
16
Jun
ARMAC Welcomed Visit of the Ambassador of the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN
On 16 June, ARMAC had the pleasure of hosting His Excellency Kwon Hee-seog, the Ambassador of the Mission of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEAN, and his team. They met with ARMAC Executive Director Prum Suonpraseth and the Victim Assistance Project team to provide an overview of ARMAC, and update on the government of South Korea’s funding. Through the ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund, the ROK has invested over $2 million for the implementation of the “Enhance Victim Assistance Programme in ASEAN Member States (AMSs)”. The initiative is three years long, running through 2023, and has five objectives: (1) promote the establishment of victim assistance network as a regional platform for various stakeholders among ASEAN; (2) assist the AMSs on the victim-assistance-related knowledge sharing, need/s and resource/s assessment and possibility of its mobilization; (3) assess the needs of the victims of ERW (mine/UXO) in the affected AMSs for further assistance; (4) assist the ASEAN Member States (AMSs) in providing psychosocial supports to the victims of ERW (mine/UXO); and (5) conduct research regarding the “ERW (Mine/UXO) Victim Assistance Inclusive Services in Cambodia,” as well as “Community Perspectives of Humanitarian ERW (Mine/UXO) Action in Laos and Viet Nam”.
ARMAC and affected AMSs are grateful for the government of South Korea’s generous support— the project and funding is an immense advantage in the development and strengthening of victim assistance across the region. The consequences of explosive remnants of war on local communities can be devastating but support from projects like the ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund is a significant step towards countering these impacts.
16
Jun
Regional Workshop On Residual Risk Management Frameworks For Southeast Asia
From June 14th to 16th, as part of its ongoing collaboration, the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) along with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) hosted a conference on residual risk management. The goal of the 3-day workshop was to provide a regional platform to management of residual contamination. The conference was a great opportunity for knowledge exchange and a step towards establishing a standard for risk management among ASEAN states.
08
Jun
ARMAC Welcomed Visit of the New Zealand’s ambassador to Thailand
Phnom Penh: 08 June 2022
This afternoon ARMAC Executive Director Mr. Prum Suonpraseth and team members hosted New Zealand’s ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Jonathan Kings. The parties discussed the mission of ARMAC, past and present projects, and ARMAC’s objectives for the future. The government of New Zealand has a long history of investment in humanitarian mine action in the ASEAN region. It is currently aiding ARMAC through a 12 month project aimed at developing the capacity of staff and institutions of the mine action sector. It is also assisting with the development of ARMAC’s long term strategy. ARMAC is grateful for the government of New Zealand’s continued support and we look forward to joint initiatives we will pursue in the future to ensure the security of affected ASEAN member states.
07
Jun
ARMAC held its inaugural strategy stakeholder meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
On the 7th of June, ARMAC held its inaugural strategy stakeholder meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The workshop drew representatives from over 15 government and non-government organizations to provide input into the preparation of ARMAC’s first five-year strategic plan.
The meeting is the first of a series of workshops that will encompass stakeholders across mine-affected ASEAN Member States (AMSs). The next workshop will be held in Thailand at the end of the month followed by Viet Nam in early July. The goal of ARMAC is to reduce the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war throughout the region through enhanced awareness in communities, victim assistance, and the sharing of knowledge amongst AMSs.
01
Jun
Courtesy visit of new ambassador of Lao PDR
Phnom Penh: 01 June 2022
This morning ARMAC Executive Director Mr. Prum Suonpraseth and members of the ARMAC team met with the new ambassador of Lao PDR, H.E. Mr. Buakeo Phumvongsay, to discuss ARMAC and its initiatives. Ambassador Phumvongsay expressed his commitment to the mission of ARMAC and safety of his people — Laos is the most heavily bombed country per capita in history and over a third of the bombs dropped failed to explode. To this day, the country suffers tragedies from explosive remnants of war. The security and development of countries such as Laos is achievable through the collaboration of ARMAC and ASEAN member states. We look forward to working with Ambassador Phumvongsay and the Lao government to strengthen mine action capacity in the region.
01
Jun
On the 30th of June, ARMAC held its second strategy stakeholder meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
On the 30th of June, ARMAC held its second strategy stakeholder meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop drew representatives from over 10 government and non-government organizations to provide inputs into the preparation of ARMAC’s first five-year strategic plan.
The meeting is the second of a series of workshops that will encompass stakeholders across mine-affected AMSs. The next workshop will be held in Hanoi, Viet Nam during the first week of July. The goal of ARMAC is to reduce the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war throughout the region through enhanced awareness in communities, victim assistance, and the sharing of knowledge amongst AMSs.
23
Apr
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, and the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) formalized their longstanding relationship today in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, and the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) formalized their longstanding relationship today in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at ARMAC Headquarters in Phnom Penh. The MoU was signed by the Executive Director of ARMAC, Mr. Prum Suonpraseth, and the Resident Representative of UNDP in Cambodia, Ms. Alissar Chaker.
The memorandum outlines various areas of cooperation between the two organisations, including the regional dissemination of lessons learned and best practice arising from the ongoing UNDP-funded project ‘Clearing for Results’ being implemented in Cambodia. The memorandum also acknowledged ARMAC and UNDP’s common position on the harmonization of the 2030 Agenda and the imperative to Leave No One Behind within the ASEAN Member States, recognizing effective mine action as a necessary precursor to social-environmental-economic development, and peace.
Mr. Prum Suonpraseth stated during the ceremony that he was pleased to have formalized the relationship with UNDP in Cambodia, even though in practice, collaboration had already been occurring for a number of years. Ms. Alissar Chaker called ARMAC a ‘natural partner’ of UNDP and hoped that together they could showcase their work regionally.
21
Apr
ARMAC partners with the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation
The ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) and the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation (SBCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 April 2022 to formalize its intent to collaborate on “Mine Action Related Technical and Resources Mobilisation Cooperation”. The MOU allows SBCF and ARMAC to expand, deepen and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and technical expertise for the benefits of the affected communities and stakeholder in the region. ARMAC Executive Director Mr. Prum Suonpraseth and SBCF Country Director Ms. Buth Rothna represented their respective organization.
21
Apr
21 April 2022, ARMAC partners with the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation…
ARMAC partners with the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation:
The ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) and the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation (SBCF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 April 2022 to formalize its intent to collaborate on “Mine Action Related Technical and Resources Mobilisation Cooperation”. The MOU allows SBCF and ARMAC to expand, deepen and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and technical expertise for the benefits of the affected communities and stakeholder in the region. ARMAC Executive Director Mr. Prum Suonpraseth and SBCF Country Director Ms. Buth Rothna represented their respective organization.
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