Italy
Support for Mine Action
In 2014, the Republic of Italy contributed €1,660,000 (US$2,207,302)[1] in mine action funding. The largest contributions went to Afghanistan and Somalia (€1,000,000/$1,329,700), representing 60% of Italy’s 2014 support to mine action.
Italy made its contributions through the UN Mine Action Service, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the ICRC.
Contributions by recipient: 2014[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
|
Afghanistan |
Victim assistance |
500,000 |
664,850 |
|
Somalia |
Clearance |
500,000 |
664,850 |
|
Libya |
Risk education |
250,000 |
332,425 |
|
Colombia |
Clearance & victim assistance |
210,000 |
279,237 |
|
Palestine |
Various |
200,000 |
265,940 |
|
Total |
|
1,660,000 |
2,207,302 |
Italy’s contributions to mine action have steadily declined since 2008 when it contributed €6.9 million ($10.2 million). However, in 2014, an increase was recorded with €1.7 million ($2.2 million).
Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[3]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2014 |
1,660,000 |
2,207,302 |
51 |
|
2013 |
1,099,092 |
1,459,704 |
-48 |
|
2012 |
2,179,861 |
2,803,083 |
-19 |
|
2011 |
2,470,000 |
3,440,957 |
-13 |
|
2010 |
2,982,000 |
3,954,430 |
2 |
|
Total |
10,390,953 |
13,865,476 |
N/A |
Note: N/A=not applicable
[1] Average exchange rate for 2014: €1=US$1.3297. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[2] Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, 30 April 2015.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.