Among the key achievements in the UXO sector is the great progress in reducing the number of UXO accidents in Lao PDR. From an average of 300 UXO casualties annually as recently as 2008, the number has dropped to 56 in 2012 and to 41 in 2013. This is due, in part, to ongoing Risk Education in contaminated provinces and also to clearance of UXO by a growing number of operators.

In addition to UXO Lao, which has more than 1,100 field personnel, there are now 7 humanitarian operators and 13 commercial operators undertaking survey and clearance, a total of approximately 3,500 men and women.

In 2013, 6,927 hectares were cleared, compared to 6,040 hectares in 2012 and, consistent with the strategic direction provided by Safe Path Forward II, focus development areas are increasingly prioritized to ensure the greatest humanitarian and development impact of clearance operations.