This multiplicity of factors must be taken into account whenever a strategic plan is devised for clearance operations. The whole social, political, geographical, and economic fabric of a country determines its unique national identity. The establishment and maintenance of a national demining center staffed and managed by indigenous personnel is essential to addressing that individual country's specific mine or unexploded ordnance challenge. This development of this indigenous capacity is a foremost consideration. Where effective mine action centers are in place, effective demining takes place.
Progress is imperative for international sustainment.
Donors are willing to fund demining efforts even over extended periods, but resources and patience are not inexhaustible. The world turns every day, and world attention seldom remains static. While mine action enjoys great visibility now, such a focus may not be a long-term thing. The international community, private and public, political and nongovernmental, must not falter in advancing the humanitarian aims of mine action. We all must look for ways to collaborate in ridding the world of the threat to civilians from antipersonnel landmines.