1. Ethiopian Ministry of National Defense Combat Engineering March 5, 2013Addis Ababa, 1

2. What is Defense Mine Action? March 5, 2013 2  Previously, Ethiopian mine action was responsible for mine clearance, survey and MRE  But, as mines within the reach of the civilian mine action were finalized, the mine action was dissolved by decree  Now the responsibility of the civilian mine action is transferred to MOND of combat Engineering

3. ….continued  This responsibility includes the clearance of the remaining inaccessible minefields and Compliance to the Anti- personnel mine ban convention (APMBC) March 5, 2013 3

4. ….continued March 5, 2013 4  As responsible for the remaining jobs to meet the APMBC, the MOND took some measures  Most Assets from the previous mine action has been transferred  A significant numbers of de-miners and a training center were also transferred  Overall,almost all capacity have been transferred

5. So far what action has been done? 5  The Combat engineering of Defense is preparing it self to deploy to the Eastern region of the country to Engage in Survey and clearance.  In order to engage itself, it is in the process of reorganizing its units

6. ….continued  A number of de-miners in two rounds were deployed to Sudan Abyie for the peace keeping operations and,  Also we are preparing third round de-miners to deploy to Sudan Abyie  These units are coming with recognized skills and we hope to do better in our remote region for survey and clearance March 5, 2013 6

7. What do wee need to meet our goals? 7  We have inherited capacity from The previous mine action and therefore we will be able to do the remaining job  Also, Ethiopia is keen in meeting its goals  But, as all capacities and every personnel was not transferred

8. ….continued  we will need to fill some of the remaining gaps which includes  Training,  Equipment (Replacement of old Technical equipments) and  Financial support  If we are able to get support in filling our gaps, we will adhere to our deadline. 3 February 2016 8

9. ….Continue March 5, 2013 9  Any Questions?