Sri Lanka
Support for Mine Action
In 2015, international contributions from four states supporting clearance and risk education activities in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka totaled US$5.6 million, which represents a decrease of almost $1 million (14%) compared to 2014.[1]
The largest contributions came from the United States (US) ($2.5 million) and Japan ($2 million), toward clearance and risk education activities; and represented more than 80% of total international support in 2015.
Sri Lanka has never reported its financial contribution to its mine action program. However, in a speech on the 2012 budget, President Mahinda Rajapaksa indicated that it was substantial, stating that since 2009 the army has been engaged in demining, rebuilding, and urban development at a cost of LKR5.4 billion (approximately US$42 million).[2]
International contributions: 2015[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
|
US |
Clearance and risk education |
$2,500,000 |
2,500,000 |
|
Japan |
Clearance |
¥246,858,960 |
2,039,314 |
|
United Kingdom |
Clearance and risk education |
£357,187 |
545,925 |
|
Canada |
Clearance |
C$648,301 |
506,842 |
|
Total |
|
|
5,592,081 |
Since 2011, international contributions to mine action in Sri Lanka totaled about $60 million, and averaged $12 million million per year. In comparison, international support for mine action in Sri Lanka averaged $25 million per year in 2009–2011.
International assistance to mine action has considerably declined over the past years, dropping from nearly $25 million in 2011 to just $5.6 million in 2014 (a 77% decrease).
Summary of contributions: 2011–2015[4]
|
Year |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year |
|
2015 |
5,592,081 |
-14 |
|
2014 |
6,524,142 |
-37 |
|
2013 |
10,372,587 |
-17 |
|
2012 |
12,490,824 |
-49 |
|
2011 |
24,621,635 |
-6 |
|
Total |
59,601,269 |
|
[1] Canada, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 17 March 2016; Japan, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, April 2016; United Kingdom, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 29 April 2016; and email from Katherine Baker, Foreign Affairs Officer, Weapons Removal and Abatement, US Department of State, 12 September 2016.
[2] Ministry of Economic Development, “2012 Budget 100 Proposals for Development His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented the 2012 budget proposals to the parliament,” undated. Average exchange rate for 2012: LKR127.231=US$1, Oanda.com, Historical Exchange Rates.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2015: C$1.2791=US$1; ¥121.05=US$1; £1=US$1.5284. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2016.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.