How to win: Global Mine Action (GMAP) 4 - Preliminary market engagement notice

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The UK’s Global Mine Action Programme 3 (GMAP3) has been tackling the threat of landmines and other explosive remnants of war since 2022. The final delivery period of GMAP3 will conclude on 31 March 2027. The UK is working on the design for Global Mine Action Programme 4 (GMAP4), scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 with delivery ending on 31 March 2029, subject to approval of the GMAP4 business case. Current intent is that GMAP4 will operate in Afghanistan; Cambodia; Laos; Lebanon; Palestine (Gaza); Sudan; Syria; Ukraine and Zimbabwe. Subject to affordability, we will also deliver programmes in Somalia and Myanmar. Potential activities may include: - Land survey and clearance. - The provision of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE). - Capacity development of and partnerships with local operators. - Support to national mine action authorities. We are holding an early market engagement (EME) event to introduce an overview of GMAP4, gauge interest, and seek feedback and advice from operators prior to finalizing our business case. The EME will take place virtually at 10:00 – 11:30 AM British Summer Time (BST) on Thursday 16 July. This event is an opportunity to understand and

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