Cooperation in humanitarian mine action with MAT Kosovo under discussion
A delegation of the international organisation PCM & MAT Kosovo (Republic of Malta) visited the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.
During the visit, discussions focused on prospects for establishing the international training centre of mine safety and humanitarian mine action at Kyiv Polytechnic. The centre will train specialists in the detection and disposal of explosive ordnance, humanitarian improvised explosive device clearance, and risk management in war-affected areas.
Cooperation between Praedium Consulting Malta & MAT Kosovo and Kyiv Polytechnic will encompass educational programmes for students, as well as training courses designed for representatives of organisations involved in coordinating mine action programmes.
The guests were introduced to the educational and scientific progress of Kyiv Polytechnic in this field. Currently, the university is training future specialists at its Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management, whilst practical and research components are being enhanced by the Educational and Scientific Centre for Innovative Technologies in Humanitarian Demining. In addition, Kyiv Polytechnic is collaborating with government agencies, relevant associations, and international partners to extend its expertise in humanitarian mine action in Ukraine.
Participants in the meeting considered ways of combining MAT Kosovo’s international experience with the educational and scientific potential of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in order to carry out joint projects.
It is worth noting too that MAT Kosovo delivers all training in accordance and compliance with International Mine/Action Standards (IMAS). Its training courses are externally accredited by Open College Networks (OCN) for the provision of training and educational standards of excellence. Those trained to its IMAS Compliant course standards can be certified and become a card-carrying member of the Institute of Munitions Clearance and Search Engineers (IMCSE).
