In 2016, the Kingdom of Norway contributed approximately NOK266 million (US$31.7 million) in mine action funding to 21 affected states (including 16 States Parties and five states not party), one other area, and several NGOs and institutions for global activities.[1] This represented the fifth largest contribution in 2016, after the United States (US), the European Union, Japan, and Germany.

The largest contributions went to Colombia (NOK44.9 million/$5.3 million) for clearance, risk education, and victim assistance activities.

Norway allocated 89% of its mine action support in 2016—or $28.1 million—for clearance and risk education activities in 22 affected states and other areas. Norway contributed $2 million to victim assistance in five countries; this represents about 6% of its support.

About 10% of Norway’s total contribution went to NGOs and institutions for activities not allocated to a specific country or region.

Contributions by recipient: 2016[2]

From 2012–2016, Norway was one of the top five donors each year, and provided more than $190 million in support to mine action activities, with an average annual contribution of $39 million. This is 14% less than the $226 million recorded during the previous five-year period from 2007–2011.[3]

Summary of Contributions: 2012–2016[4]

In February 2016, Norway and the US launched the Global Demining Initiative for Colombia to mobilize additional funding to support demining efforts; as part of this initiative Norway announced a pledge of $22 million for 2017–2019.[5]