Kosovo
Support for Mine Action
In 2014, three donors contributed US$304,173 to mine action in Kosovo. Switzerland was the largest donor with CHF205,000 ($224,117).[1]
International contributions: 2014[2]
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
Switzerland |
Clearance |
CHF205,000 |
224,117 |
Belgium |
Clearance |
€50,528 |
67,187 |
United States |
Various |
$12,869 |
12,869 |
Total |
|
|
304,173 |
Since 2010, international assistance to mine action in Kosovo has varied significantly. While contributions have totaled more than $4 million, they have not exceeded more than $1 million in the past two years.
Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[3]
Year |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year |
2014 |
304,173 |
-37 |
2013 |
485,069 |
-64 |
2012 |
1,330,814 |
73 |
2011 |
768,162 |
-45 |
2010 |
1,387,685 |
-15 |
Total |
4,275,903 |
N/A |
Note: N/A = not applicable
[1] Belgium Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, May 2015; Switzerland Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 29 April 2015; and ITF Enhancing Human Security, Annual Report 2014, March 2015, p. 23.
[2] Average exchange rate for 2014: CHF0.9147=US$1; €1=US$1.3297. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.