Quantifying Residual Risk in Land Release for Better Mine Action Decisions
Credit: GICHD and PANCAKE! photographie
From Paper to Practice: Quantifying Residual Risk in Land Release for Better Mine Action Decisions
EODynamics is proud to share that our founder, Charlie Valentine, together with Matthew Hartung, received recognition from an independent panel at GICHD for the paper “Risk Management in Mine Action: Quantifying Residual Risk in Land Release.”
The result: a practical, quantitative framework mine action programs can use to prioritize tasks, defend land release decisions, and improve outcomes in resource-constrained environments.
We’re now inviting mine action organizations and international development agencies to pilot this framework with us, turning theory into measurable field practice.
Why Residual Risk Matters in Mine Action
Despite robust IMAS and strong national standards, land release decisions often hinge on qualitative judgments that are hard to defend, replicate, or audit. Programs need to:
Communicate residual risk to policymakers transparently.
Allocate scarce resources where they deliver maximum risk reduction.
Maintain a clear, auditable trail for donors and national authorities.
Our approach provides a consistent, data-driven method to estimate residual risk and link it to evidence-based, defensible decisions.
What EODynamics Brings
Quantitative Risk Framework: A structured method to estimate and communicate residual risk through clear parameters and assumptions.
IMAS-Aligned Implementation: Practical integration with IMAS/NMAS land release processes (NTS, TS, clearance, documentation).
Operational Tooling: Light-weight worksheets and dashboards to operationalize the method; optional AR/VR decision-support modules aligned with our training platforms.
Auditability by Design: Clear traceability from inputs to decisions—improving donor confidence and internal QA/QC.
Engage EODynamics for Mine Action Consultancy
We’re actively seeking mine action organizations and international development agencies to collaborate on pilots and program adoption.
Request the paper: We’ll share a copy and a one-page pilot brief.
Book a scoping call (30 min): Map the framework to your SOPs and donor reporting needs.
Run a rapid pilot: Prove value in one operational cycle, then scale.
Contact: info@eodynamics.co
Subject line: Residual Risk Pilot – [Your Organization]