European Union
Support for Mine Action
(Special note: This profile updated with new information after the publication of Landmine Monitor 2016.)
In 2015, the European Union (EU) was the third largest donor in mine action, contributing more than €36 million (US$40.8 million) to 13 countries in South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.[1]
At the 14th Meeting of States Parties in December 2015, the EU stated that it will continue to provide assistance to States Parties that “need support in meeting their commitments under the Ottawa Convention,” as well as to states not party “that significantly support mine action.”[2]
Contributions by recipient: 2015[3]
|
Recipients |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
|
Iraq |
Clearance |
6,289,866 |
6,979,235 |
|
Myanmar |
Various |
4,900,000 |
5,437,040 |
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Various |
4,604,830 |
5,109,519 |
|
Syria |
Victim assistance and risk education |
4,500,000 |
4,993,200 |
|
Libya |
Clearance and risk education |
4,265,150 |
4,732,610 |
|
Colombia |
Clearance |
4,000,000 |
4,438,400 |
|
Ukraine |
Various |
3,379,356 |
3,749,733 |
|
Lebanon |
Clearance |
1,887,500 |
2,094,370 |
|
Philippines |
Clearance |
1,350,000 |
1,497,960 |
|
Palestine |
Clearance |
800,000 |
887,680 |
|
India |
Victim assistance |
400,000 |
443,840 |
|
Central African Republic |
Risk education |
390,000 |
432,744 |
|
Lao PDR |
Clearance |
29,120 |
32,312 |
|
Total |
|
36,795,822 |
40,828,643 |
In 2011–2015, the EU has consistently ranked amongst the top six donors; its contribution for mine action totaled about €178 million ($227 million). In comparison, in the previous five-year period from 2006–2010, the EU’s support to mine action amounted to €190.3 million ($253.6 million).[4]
Summary of contributions: 2011–2015[5]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2015 |
36,795,822 |
40,828,643 |
-39 |
|
2014 |
50,267,109 |
66,840,175 |
69 |
|
2013 |
29,833,931 |
39,622,444 |
-34 |
|
2012 |
47,240,749 |
60,746,879 |
215 |
|
2011 |
13,852,393 |
19,297,769 |
-61 |
|
Total |
177,990,004 |
227,335,910 |
|
[1] Email from Frank Meeussen, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control, European External Action Service, 30 September 2016 and 22 November 2016. Average exchange rate for 2015: €1=US$1.1096. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2016.
[2] Statement of the European Union, Cooperation and Assistance, Fourteenth Meeting of the States Parties, Geneva, Switzerland, 2 December 2015.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2015: €1=US$1.1096. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2016.
[4] See, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: EU: Support for Mine Action,” 29 July 2011.
[5] See previous Monitor reports.