Republic of the Sudan Mine Action Programme Advancing National Ownership Transition Plan Development and Implementati

1. Current UNMIS dedicated assets, include 5 MDCs (further details to be covered by UNMIS SSO Demining, Col Ajaz) and 5 commercial contractors.Current UNMIS dedicated assets, include 5 MDCs (further details to be covered by UNMIS SSO Demining, Col Ajaz) and 5 commercial contractors.

2. Aim of the Transition: The aim of this process is to transition the management and co-ordination of the Sudan Mine Action Programme to national authorities in a systematic and gradual manner as soon as possible, but no later than early 2011.

3. Endorsement of the Transition Plan A MOU has been drafted and submitted for review and signatures of high level GONU, GOSS and UN authorities to endorse the transition process and its implementation

4. Current Status of Transition Current (Early 2009) Most of the mine action functions are managed by the UN Mine Action Office (UNMAO) on behalf of the national authorities. Desired End State (Early 2011) National authorities manage all aspects of mine action with technical assistance from the UN as required and requested.

5. The Transition Process: Full time Transition Planning Officer in early 08. Consultant conducted Capacity Assessment Study Aug 08. Resilience Centre, Cranfield University facilitated process. Comprehensive consultation with senior level of NMAA, NMAC and SSDA and UN mine action agencies.

6. The Transition Process: Cont.. Workshops in Nairobi, Khartoum and Juba, Feb-Nov 08. Appointed two sub committees (North and South) to undertake detailed transition analysis and determine the current national capacity level. Field level staff consulted through field missions and discussions.

7. National Ownership Assessedfrom 2 perspectives: Five Pillars of Mine Action MRE Humanitarian Demining Victim Assistance AP Stockpile destruction Advocacy

8. General Management Elements Legislative and regulatory framework enabling environment for effective mine action. Appropriate policy and strategy regulates mine action and guides national planning processes. An organisational structure to support operational requirements. A comprehensive human resource policy engages qualified and motivated staff.

9. General Management Elements��.. Regular flow of financial resources are managed in a responsible and effective manner. Co-ordination mechanisms promotes communication between all stake holders. Data management and information sharing with all relevant stakeholders.

10. Sample of breakdown of Legislative & Regulatory Framework Ratification of international legal instruments (e.g. Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, Anti-Personal Mine Ban Convention, Cluster Munitions Convention, Disabilities Convention, etc) to fulfil international obligations in mine action National Legislation ensures an enabling environment for mine action (while promoting sustainable development of the programme) National mine action standards (drafted in compliance with IMAS) regulate mine related operational activities Legislative framework = (development, introduction, adoption and full implementation of suitably drafted national legislation to coordinate and regulate mine action) Policy environment = (development, adoption and successful use of mine action policy and mine action strategic framework) + (Mine action is mainstreamed into the policies, plans, strategies and budgets of relevant Ministries) Legislative framework = (development, introduction, adoption and full implementation of suitably drafted national legislation to coordinate and regulate mine action) Policy environment = (development, adoption and successful use of mine action policy and mine action strategic framework) + (Mine action is mainstreamed into the policies, plans, strategies and budgets of relevant Ministries)

11. Sample of breakdown of Legislative & Regulatory Framework: Con�. A system for accreditation and licensing ensures that mine related activities are undertaken in full compliance with nationally accepted standards Monitoring and quality assurance/control system ensures that mine related activities are undertaken in full compliance with nationally accepted standards Occupational health and safety standards minimise the level of risk to personnel engaged in mine related activities

15. The transition process should have focused on the broader picture from the beginning rather then spending time on working out the details. Determining and agreement on the 10 core functions for transition was a major step in the process A training needs assessment must be done to tailor the training to the requirements of the transition process.

16. High level political commitment from the host government and active engagement from the national authorities are essential for the success of the process High level authority and endorsement are essential for the transition process State resources are crucial for the transition process and the sustainability of mine action post transition 

17. All mine action management handed over to national authorities by early 2011. UNDP and UNICEF to continue to provide capacity development and technical assistance to national authorities as requested and required. Depending on the status of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sudan, UNMAS may continue to provide mine action support to the mission as required. Depending on the requirement and request from national authorities, UNMAS may continue to provide technical assistance in some fields beyond 2011

18. MRE handed over on ...? VA handed over on �.? Planning, prioritization, and overall coordination handed over on �.? Quality Management handed over on �? Information management handed over on �? Transition completed on �.?

19. NMAA, NMAC and SSDA are established by Presidential Decrees. They are part of their respective governments. State funding continues to be provided for mine action Detailed mine action laws developed and under process Most key positions within NMAC and SSDA are filled  Most staff of the national authorities on the payrolls of their respective government ministries Terms of reference (TOR) for all key positions of NMAC and SSDA are revised and refined  Most of staff of the NMAC and SSDA have attended theoretical training courses

20. Organizational structures of NMAC and SSDA refined and finalized with all key units and positions A detailed capacity development plan prepared for the Sudan Multi Year Mine Action Plan 2009-11 and beyond. On the job training plan prepared and implementation started with learning objectives for all positions, (Detailed matrixes have been developed to monitor the implementation of the transition plan) Matrix) A total of 12 staff members from NMAC and SSDA attached to UNMAO, and international NGOs in various fields NMAC and SSDA are actively engaged in the planning, coordination and prioritization of mine action activities Resource mobilization efforts for national capacity development from state budget and donor communityhave intensified

21. Different pillars of mine action are at different stages of transition. For instance, stockpile destruction complete; MRE and VA functions more advanced compared to some other pillars.  The complex political set up in the country makes planning and coordination of transition process challenging. The future political situation in the county may have a major influence on the implementation of the transition plan (Presidential Elections, referendum).  Mobilizing enough resources for the implementation of the transition. World economic down turn and decreased oil prices may affect the transition process.

22. Strategies and plans are currently being Developed ��..

23. Current UNMIS dedicated assets, include 5 MDCs (further details to be covered by UNMIS SSO Demining, Col Ajaz) and 5 commercial contractors.Current UNMIS dedicated assets, include 5 MDCs (further details to be covered by UNMIS SSO Demining, Col Ajaz) and 5 commercial contractors.