Liechtenstein
Support for Mine Action
In 2014, the Principality of Liechtenstein contributed CHF215,000 (US$235,050)[1] in mine action funding for clearance and victim assistance through the ICRC, the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and APOPO.
Two contributions totaling CHF150,000 ($163,988) went to the ICRC for victim assistance activities, representing 70% of Liechtenstein’s contribution. The rest of its contribution was allocated to clearance activities.
Contributions by recipient: 2014[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (CHF) |
Amount ($) |
|
ICRC |
Victim assistance |
100,000 |
109,325 |
|
ICRC – Special Fund for the Disabled |
Victim assistance |
50,000 |
54,663 |
|
Cambodia |
Clearance |
40,000 |
43,730 |
|
UNMAS |
Clearance |
25,000 |
27,331 |
|
Total |
|
215,000 |
235,050 |
Since 2010, Liechtenstein has provided constant annual contributions to mine action with a slight increase over the past two years. Between 2010–2014, Liechtenstein contributed $217,381 per year to mine action related activities.
Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[3]
|
Year |
Amount (CHF) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2014 |
215,000 |
235,050 |
6 |
|
2013 |
205,000 |
221,167 |
4 |
|
2012 |
200,000 |
213,288 |
-5 |
|
2011 |
200,000 |
225,683 |
18 |
|
2010 |
200,000 |
191,718 |
112 |
|
Totals |
1,020,000 |
1,086,906 |
N/A |
Note: N/A = not applicable
[1] Average exchange rate for 2014: CHF0.9147=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[2] Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 28 April 2015.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.