UXO sector achieves new clearance milestone
The year 2015 was a year of significant progress and innovation for the UXO sector in Laos, thanks to a new evidence-based survey method. The sector has seen a considerable increase in the number of cluster munitions cleared per hectare of land; from fewer than seven UXO per hectare in 2014 to more than 22 UXO per hectare in 2015.
The new survey approach entails consultation with communities to identify all known UXO in and around villages, followed by technical surveys to establish the extent of each confirmed hazardous area, which is then entered into the national database and prioritised for clearance.
