Philippines
Support for Mine Action
Since 2012, the Republic of the Philippines has received about US$3.7 million in international support, most of which came from the European Union, which contributed €2.8 million ($3.4 million) to the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) in 2012, 2013, and 2015.[1]
In 2016, Norway contributed NOK1.8 million (approximately $220,000) to support clearance and risk education activities.[2] While in 2014, Switzerland provided CHF43,500 ($47,557) to Mines Advisory Group for clearance activities.[3]
Summary of international contributions: 2012–2016[4]
|
Year |
International contributions (US$) |
|
2016 |
219,958 |
|
2015 |
1,497,960 |
|
2014 |
47,557 |
|
2013 |
1,174,403 |
|
2012 |
761,379 |
|
Total |
3,701,257 |
[1] Emails from Frank Meeussen, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control, European External Action Service (EEAS), 30 September 2016; and from Carolin J. Thielking, European Union Mine Action Focal Point, Division for WMD, Conventional Weapons and Space, EEAS, 15 May 2013; and Mine Ban Treaty Implementation Support Unit, “The European Union’s support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention,” undated, p. 14. Average exchange rate for 2012: €1=US$1.2859; for 2013: €1=US$1.3281; and for 2015: €1=1.1096. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2016.
[2] Email from Ingrid Schoyen, Senior Adviser, Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 31 May 2017. Average exchange rate for 2016: NOK8.3936=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[3] Switzerland, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, April 2015. Average exchange rate for 2014: US$1=CHF0.9147. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.