Somaliland
Support for Mine Action
In 2014, two donors contributed US$1.7 million to HALO Trust for mine clearance in the Republic of Somaliland. This represents an increase of approximately $400,000 from 2013. No donors reported contributing to victim assistance programs.
Switzerland also provided in-kind assistance valued at CHF450,000 ($491,965) through UNMAS to support clearance operations in Somaliland.[1]
International contributions: 2014[2]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
|
Ireland |
Clearance |
€700,000 |
930,790 |
|
Norway |
Clearance |
NOK4,800,000 |
762,280 |
|
Total |
|
|
1,693,070 |
Since 2010, international assistance to Somaliland’s mine action program has fallen significantly, from more than $5 million in 2010–2011 to $1.7 million in 2014.
Summary of international contribution: 2010–2014[3]
|
Year |
Amount ($) |
|
2014 |
1,693,070 |
|
2013 |
1,303,927 |
|
2012 |
N/R |
|
2011 |
5,292,044 |
|
2010 |
5,225,531 |
|
Total |
13,514,572 |
Note: N/R=not reported
[1] Switzerland Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 29 April 2015. Average exchange rate for 2014: US$1=CHF0.9147. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[2] Average exchange rate for 2014: €1=US$1.3297; NOK6.2969=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.