In 2015, the Federal Republic of Germany provided €13.7 million (US$15.2 million)[1] in mine action funding to 15 countries and one other area, compared to €13.2 million ($17.5 million) in 2014. In 2015, Germany was the eighth largest donor to mine action.

The largest contribution went to Afghanistan (€3.5 million/$3.8 million), with three additional countries (Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine) each receiving more than €1 million ($1.1 million).

Contributions by recipient: 2015[2]

In 2015, Germany contributed nearly 60% of its mine action support to clearance activities and more than 30% to victim assistance.

Contributions by thematic sector: 2015

From 2011–2015, Germany contributed nearly €79 million ($102 million) to mine action, compared to €81 million ($111 million) in the previous five-year period from 2006–2010.[3]

Until 2013, Germany consistently contributed approximately €17 million ($23 million) each year in support to mine action. In 2014, Germany’s funding to mine action decreased by 21%—totaling €13.2 million ($15.5 million), its lowest level since 2007 when it provided €13.4 million ($18.4 million).

As shown in the table below, changes in the exchange rates between the euro and the US dollar significantly affected the US dollar value of some contributions. For instance, Germany’s contribution dropped by 13% in US dollar terms during 2015, despite rising by 4% in national currency terms.

Summary of contributions: 2011–2015[4]

In March 2016, at the International Pledging Conference for the implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty, Germany pledged €15 million ($16.7 million) in assistance for mine action activities in 2016.[5] This would represent an increase of 10% compared to 2015. Germany also noted that priority would be given to conflict and crisis countries.[6]

In 2015, Germany explained it was seeking to reduce the number of countries benefiting from its assistance[7] in order to be able to strengthen its support for mine action projects in 10 partner countries.[8]