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Afghanistan
Participants for Demining Machines Surveyed the Local Landmine Clearance Activity
The Research Project for Developing Mechanical Demining Machines in Afghanistan (Fiscal Year 2002)
JICS staff surveyed a mine treatment area for landmines and UXOs
From June 22nd, 2003 to July 4th 2003, the Research Project for Developing Mechanical Demining Machines in Afghanistan in FY 2002 was implemented. Nine participants from manufacturers took part in the local survey to understand the situation for land mine clearance activity in Afghanistan.
It is supposed that more than 10 millions of landmines are buried in the area of 800 square km. Actually more than 300 people are injured or killed by mines per month.
It seems to take a long time and efforts to clear all of the mines because manual clearance is mainly used in Afghanistan. To improve the efficiency and security of mine clearance, many concerned organizations are searching further mechanized Demining Machines and paying attention to Japanese manufacturers. However, it is also necessary to consider the soil and climatic condition and the state of mine contaminated area.
In this survey, 4 manufacturers who were selected by the selection committee implemented the survey to understand many kinds of situations for mine clearance which is suitable to the local environment. They completed the test of machines in FY 2003.
Result of the Selection on the Research Project for Developing Mechanical Demining Machines in Afghanistan
Date: June 6, 2003
Tokyo, JAPAN
We are pleased to inform herewith the result of the selection for the Research Project for Developing Mechanical Demining Machines in Afghanistan as follows:
| Company Name | Name of Demining Machine |
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| Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. | Mine Bull |
| Komatsu Ltd. | Bulldozer-type demining machine |
| Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi | Hydraulic Excavator |
| Yamanashi Hitachi Construction Co. Ltd. | BM307AP Landmine Disposing Machine with Flail Hammer |
| BM307AP Landmine Disposing Machine with Rotary Cutter | |
| BM307AP Landmine Disposing Machine with Flail Hammer and Rotary Cutter |
Basic Information of This Project
| Project Name | The Research Project for Developing Mechanical Demining Machines in Afghanistan |
| Date of Agreement between Governments | April 10th, 2003 |
| Grant Aid Amount | 72 million Japanese Yen |
| Client | Department of Mine Clearance (DMC), Department of Disaster Preparedness (DDP) of the Government of Afghanistan |
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| JICS's Role | As an agent of DMC, DDP, JICS manages the project through related equipment tests’ coordination, budget control etc. |