Afghanistan
As of 23 May 1,048 impacted communities had been entered into IMSMA, of which 124 were high impact (11.8%), 217 medium (20.7%), and 707 low impact (67.5%). In addition, 29% of suspected hazard areas are on mountain tops, 6% block irrigated agricultural land, 8% rain fed agricultural land, 45% pasture, 7% housing, 1.5% water, 6% roads and 1% block community economic development sites. Further, 66% of SHAs are AP mines only. As estimated 20% of the estimated suspected hazard areas are associated with high impact communities. The survey has now completed more than 58% of its program of work with 98 districts fully handed over to the MAPA. SAC and MACA met to begin planning for using the LIS and to keep the IMSMA database up-to-date after the survey.

Angola
SAC announces the departure of Judith van Daalen, thanks her for all her hard work, and welcomes Mohammad Qasim as her replacement as GIS IMSMA database officer (click here to meet Qasim). Pilot test, POC and training begin. QAM has been hired by UNMAS and will arrive in Angola in June.

Bosnia-Herzegovina
The final report is being prepared for printing. Work continues on producing a wall size map with the LIS results.

Eritrea
Writing of final report in progress. Director for Survey, Mike Kendellen, was in Asmara to assist in writing and data analysis. Preliminary results show 33 high impact, 100 medium impact and 348 low impact. The LIS identified 914 suspected hazard areas in all six zobas.

Ethiopia
Awaiting response from Ethiopian Mine Action Office (EMAO) upon review of final report.

Somalia (Phase 2)
Recruitment underway for three international staff for the Phase 2 portion of the Somalia LIS. Phase 2 includes the regions of Bari, Nugaal and Mudug. The survey is expected to begin in July.

Survey Working Group
At May 18-19 meeting SAC presented response to Scanteam evaluation and Plan of Action based on the evaluation.