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Clearing for Results Phase V: Mine Action for Human Development
Background
For two decades, UNDP has supported Cambodia’s mine action sector through the Clearing for Results (CfR) projects, implemented in partnership with the Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA). Since 2006, the project has contributed to the clearance and release of 427 km² of mine-contaminated land, representing 13.5% of Cambodia’s sector-wide achievements and supporting safer access to land, livelihoods, and essential services for affected communities.
Building on this legacy, Clearing for Results Phase V (2026–2030) supports Cambodia’s national objective of achieving a mine-free country by 2030 under the National Mine Action Policy 2026–2035. The project adopts an integrated approach structured around four outputs designed to combine humanitarian mine action, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development.
Expected Results
The project aims to strengthen the national regulation and coordination capacity in the demining sector, to support the clearing of mines/Explosive Remnant of Wars (ERW), victim assistance, including livelihoods, sector-wide capacity development, and enabling actions towards a mine-free Cambodia by 2030. Specifically, the project commits to deliver the following results:
Output 1: Communities’ vulnerability to explosive ordnance threat is reduced in targeted areas.
To achieve this output, key activities include:
- Clearing and releasing an estimated 96.8 km² of mine- and explosive ordnance–contaminated land in priority provinces (Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear, and Pailin).
- Conducting survey, clearance, and land release operations in line with national mine action standards.
- Delivering explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) to at-risk communities, with a focus on women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
- Strengthening quality management and assurance systems to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance across mine action operators.
- Coordinating closely with national and subnational authorities to ensure clearance efforts align with development priorities.
Output 2: Explosive ordnance victims and vulnerable groups have extended access to emergency assistance, health care, rehabilitation, and inclusive livelihood opportunities.
To achieve this output, key activities include:
- Improving access to emergency medical care, rehabilitation, and assistive devices for landmine and explosive ordnance survivors.
- Providing psychosocial support services to survivors, families, and affected community members.
- Supporting skills development, vocational training, and livelihood opportunities for survivors and persons with disabilities.
- Promoting social and economic inclusion through partnerships with local organizations, including organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs).
- Strengthening coordination among service providers to ensure comprehensive and survivor‑centred victim assistance.
Output 3: CMAA capacity is enhanced to manage contamination, uphold international commitments, and contribute to international cooperation.
To achieve this output, key activities include:
- Enhancing the institutional capacity of the Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) to manage residual contamination.
- Upgrading mine action information management systems to improve data quality, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Supporting the review and updating of national mine action standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Assisting Cambodia in meeting its reporting and compliance obligations under international mine action conventions.
- Promoting regional and international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and advocacy on mine action and victim assistance.
Output 4: Cleared land is productively used for early recovery, sustainable livelihoods, local economic and social development.
To achieve this output, key activities include:
- Conducting post-clearance assessments to identify viable and inclusive land-use options.
- Supporting pilot initiatives that link released land to early recovery, livelihoods, and local economic development.
- Facilitating community engagement to ensure local ownership and sustainable use of cleared land.
- Prioritizing vulnerable households in mine-affected communities to maximize poverty reduction and development impact.
- Strengthening linkages between mine action, agriculture, infrastructure, and local development planning
