Palau
Support for Mine Action
The Republic of Palau has a problem of unexploded ordnance and abandoned mine stockpiles dating from World War II. Many of the remnants are either unexploded or partially exploded. They are present both on land and underwater, thus posing a serious threat to the population, tourists, and the environment. In 2014, three donors contributed US$2.3 million to clear the mines.[1]
Cleared Ground Demining (CGD) was the recipient of the funds provided by Australia and the United States (US), while the Japanese funding was allocated through the Japan Mine Action Service.
International contributions: 2014[2]
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
Australia |
Clearance |
A$1,012,454 |
914,651 |
US |
Clearance |
US$689,000 |
689,000 |
Japan |
Clearance |
¥70,714,048 |
668,754 |
Total |
|
|
2,272,405 |
Since 2012, when international assistance to Palau jumped from $240,000 to more than $2.5 million, funding from donors has averaged $2.3 million.
Summary of international contributions: 2010–2014[3]
Year |
Amount ($) |
2014 |
2,272,405 |
2013 |
2,064,964 |
2012 |
2,649,013 |
2011 |
240,914 |
2010 |
190,400 |
Total |
7,417,696 |
Note: N/A = not applicable
[1] Australia Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Protocol II Annual Report, 27 March 2015; Japan Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2015; and US Department of States, “To Walk the Earth in Safety – 2015,” 2 November 2015.
[2] Average exchange rate for 2014: A$1=US$0.9034; and ¥105.74=US$. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.