Denmark
Support for Mine Action
In 2016, the Kingdom of Denmark contributed DKK68.9 million (US$10.2 million)[1] in mine action funding to seven states. This represents an 11% increase from 2015.
The largest contribution went to Iraq (DKK33.5 million/$5 million) for clearance activities, representing half of Denmark’s total contribution for the year. South Sudan and Afghanistan also received substantial funds, both receiving the equivalent of more than $1 million each.
Contributions by recipient: 2016[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (DKK) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Clearance |
33,500,000 |
4,979,487 |
|
South Sudan |
Clearance and risk education |
10,750,000 |
1,597,895 |
|
Afghanistan |
Clearance and risk education |
9,000,000 |
1,337,773 |
|
Somalia |
Various |
6,000,000 |
891,849 |
|
Mali |
Clearance and risk education |
3,100,000 |
460,788 |
|
Syria |
Risk education |
3,000,000 |
445,924 |
|
Central African Republic |
Risk education |
2,000,000 |
297,283 |
|
Myanmar and Thailand |
Risk education |
1,500,000 |
222,962 |
|
Total |
|
68,850,000 |
10,233,961 |
In 2012–2016, Denmark’s contributions for mine action totaled about DKK302 million ($49.6 million), with an annual contribution averaging approximately DKK60.3 million ($9.9 million). In comparison, during the previous five-year period from 2007–2011, Denmark provided DKK310 million ($58 million) to mine action.[3]
Summary of contributions: 2012–2016[4]
|
Year |
Amount (DKK) |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year (US$) |
|
2016 |
68,850,000 |
10,233,961 |
+11 |
|
2015 |
62,100,000 |
9,232,415 |
-24 |
|
2014 |
68,092,070 |
12,126,000 |
+30 |
|
2013 |
52,380,000 |
9,325,263 |
+7 |
|
2012 |
50,305,267 |
8,685,002 |
-6 |
|
Total |
301,727,337 |
49,602,641 |
|
[1] Average exchange rate for 2016: DKK6.7276=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[2] Response to Monitor questionnaire by Ditte Bjerregaard, Head of Section, Stabilization and Security Policy, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2017.
[3] See, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Denmark: Support for Mine Action,” 1 November 2012.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.