The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) plays a vital role in promoting peace and security in Cambodia by focusing on demining operations across the country. Decades of conflict left vast areas contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, posing a severe risk to communities and hindering development. CMAC’s efforts not only make land safe for local populations but also support economic growth by enabling agricultural use and infrastructure projects. By removing these remnants of war, CMAC contributes to rebuilding trust, ensuring safer communities, and laying a foundation for long-term peace and stability in the region.
Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) have severe socio-economic impacts in Cambodia, limiting the country's development potential. They contaminate vast areas of agricultural land, reducing farmers' ability to cultivate crops and depriving communities of vital income sources. The threat of unexploded ordnance also restricts infrastructure projects, such as building roads and schools, and deters foreign investment and tourism. As a result, affected communities often experience poverty, displacement, and limited access to education and healthcare. Addressing this issue through demining is crucial for unlocking economic opportunities, ensuring safer living conditions, and enabling sustainable growth.
Social reintegration is a critical aspect of demining in Cambodia, and the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) plays a key role in this process. Survivors of landmine accidents often face physical disabilities, trauma, and social stigma, which can lead to exclusion from their communities and limited employment opportunities. CMAC’s demining efforts help not only by removing these deadly hazards but also by supporting initiatives that promote the reintegration of survivors and affected families. This includes vocational training, community education, and inclusive development projects, which empower individuals to regain their livelihoods, restore their dignity, and fully participate in social and economic life. By focusing on reintegration, CMAC fosters stronger, more resilient communities.
