GICHD localisation project to strengthen the capacity of the Ukrainian national humanitarian demining sector

All Ukrainian/national non-profit and commercial demining operators accredited by 1 March 2025 are eligible to partake in the capacity assessment Based on objective criteria, approx. 30 organisations are eligible.

Based on results of the capacity gap assessment, around X / Y% of operators will be identified who are most likely to succeed. These operators will be supported with targeted training.

1. A holistic overview of the current capacity gaps of national humanitarian demining organisations is provided to inform targeted technical support
2. The technical and organisational capacities of national humanitarian demining organisations is strengthened to enable nationally led demining in line with best practice.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

• A comprehensive capacity gap assessment identifying promising national operators as well as existing gaps and recommendations.
• A minimum of 4 thematic events (trainings and workshops) delivered in-country, including a localization workshop, a grant management workshop, a proposal development training for selected operators and technical capacity-building trainings.

Principaux résultats antérieurs:   Since 2023 Switzerland has gained ample experience in the evolving humanitarian demining sector of Ukraine. Thanks to close contacts with GICHD, the support of three coordination workshops and the organisation of UMAC2024, the need for a strong local ownership is well understood, though national operators do not yet have the capacity to compete with international organisations. Mid- to long-term, a transition from an INGO-dominated sector to a more locally driven one is seen as a priority.