Changes

[[IMSMA V4]] achieved this goal in 2006. One of the key enhancements was the development and integration of a fully functional [[GIS]] component. For this work, the GICHD was honoured by the presentation of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ([http://www.esri.com/ ESRI Inc.]), [http://www.esri.com/sag/index.html Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award] to its IMSMA support team. The award citation reads in part ''“By embracing GIS technology, these organisations have made extraordinary contributions to our global society and set new precedents throughout the GIS community.”''[[IMSMA V5]] released in 2007 provided another major enhancement by including an [[Using_the_Impact_Scoring_Tool_in_IMSMANG|impact scoring tool]] and the possibility of recording [[Victim Summary Window| victim]]s and [[Accident Summary Window|accident]]s separately. User feedback and lessons learnt are constantly evaluated and compiled by the [http://www.gichd.org/ GICHD]. Furthermore, the GICHD close collaboration with FGM remains crucial to guarantee that we meet our users’ needs and requirements in the field.

Legacy Systems requires a highly standardised and linear [[workflow]]. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey or other Level 1 Survey, which can produce [[mined area]] reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. This produces a [[minefield]] which is addressed by a [[clearance]] which may have associated [[progress report]]s. The process is concluded with a [[Completion report]].

[[IMSMA V3]] was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.