Palau

Support for Mine Action

Last updated: 03 November 2015

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.