Mapping the Impact of Landmines: The Integration of Socio-Economic Indicators Within the Landmine Impact Survey in Mozambique

MA Thesis in Human Geography, University of Oslo. This thesis examines the changes taking place in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) in the light of a general shift towards participatory approaches in development theory and policy. HMA in Mozambique is undergoing a transition that affects the very definition of the landmine problem: the focus of study is shifting from the minefield to the community. This thesis investigates whether the Landmine Impact Survey constitutes a substantial shift of focus towards local impact.
The thesis was submitted to the University of Oslo in May 2002 and defended in June 2002.