Explaining how unexploded ordnance clearance enhances livelihoods in the Lao PDR

Jo Durham, Vong Nanhthavong and Vanphanom Sychareun

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2016, vol. 54, issue C, 82-93

Abstract: Following violent conflict, the continued presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance pose a barrier to rebuilding livelihoods. Mine action removes these explosive remnants of conflict to enable communities to safely return contaminated land to productive use. There is limited understanding, however, of how, why, in what context and in what respects mine action contributes to livelihoods. Yet, such information is required for effective resource allocation, checking underlying program assumptions, understanding benefits and potential harms.

Keywords: Theory-driven evaluation; Social and behavioural mechanisms; Realist evaluation; Program theory; Incentive program; UXO clearance; Mine action; Lao PDR (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2015.09.005

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