Jordan
Support for Mine Action
In 2016, international contributions toward mine action in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan totaled US$498,541.[1]
Jordan officially declared completion of its Article 5 obligations in April 2012, but also acknowledged that a residual risk remained, and that continuing verification of previously cleared land and other suspected areas was ongoing.[2]
International government contributions: 2016[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
United States |
Various |
$400,000 |
400,000 |
|
Czech Republic |
Capacity-building |
€89,000 |
98,541 |
|
Total |
498,541 |
In 2012–2016, Jordan received more than $8 million in international assistance for mine action. International funding has gradually declined from more than $8 million in 2010 to less than $500,000 in 2016.
Summary of contributions: 2012–2016[4]
|
Year |
International contribution ($) |
|
2016 |
498,541 |
|
2015 |
572,124 |
|
2014 |
262,595 |
|
2013 |
2,381,774 |
|
2012 |
4,440,137 |
|
Total |
8,155,171 |
[1] Czech Republic, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 25 April 2017; and email from Steve Costner, Deputy Office Director, Weapons Removal and Abatement, United States (US) Department of State, 30 October 2017.
[2] UNDP Press Release, “Jordan becomes the first Middle Eastern country free of all known landmines,” 24 April 2012. For more information on Jordan’s progress regarding its verification efforts, see: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Jordan: Mine Action,” last updated 28 November 2016.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2016: €1=US$1.1072. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.