Leading Mine Action Expansion and Post Conflict Recovery for UNDP across Africa

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Archie Law was deployed by UNDP to the Africa region to support and expand mine action programmes, while contributing to broader conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery initiatives. The role required working across multiple countries, engaging with governments, UN agencies, and partners in complex and often fragile environments.

Objectives.

Establish new mine action programmes in partnership with governments and UNDP Country Offices

Strengthen existing mine action programmes across multiple countries

Build national capacity for mine action within government systems

Secure long-term funding and support for programme sustainability

Contribute to post-conflict recovery and transition efforts in fragile contexts

What was delivered.

Establishment of new mine action programmes

Led the start-up of mine action programmes in Mauritania, Senegal, and Uganda in partnership with UNDP Country Offices and national governments.

Strengthening of existing programmes across the region

Provided on-the-ground support and guidance to mine action programmes in Angola, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Southern Sudan.

Development of national mine action capacity in Angola

Worked closely with the Government of Angola to establish national mine action capability, including negotiating a multi-year plan and securing five years of funding through collaboration with the Government of Japan.

Support to post-conflict recovery in Burundi

Deployed as part of a UNDP team during the early stages of the peace process, supporting the transition from conflict to recovery by working with the UNDP Country Office, government, and UN Peacekeeping Mission.

Outcomes.

  • Successful establishment of mine action programmes across multiple African countries
  • Strengthened effectiveness and coordination of existing programmes in complex environments
  • Creation of sustainable national mine action capacity within the Government of Angola
  • Securing of five years of funding to support long-term programme delivery in Angola
  • Contribution to early-stage post-conflict recovery and transition in Burundi
  • Enhanced alignment between UNDP, governments, and international partners across the region
Leading Mine Action Expansion and Post Conflict Recovery for UNDP across Africa