Western Sahara
Support for Mine Action
In 2016, international assistance to mine action activities in the territory of Western Sahara amounted to nearly US$2 million, with Norway and Germany as the sole donors.[1]
Additionally, Switzerland provided in-kind assistance valued at CHF550,000 ($558,489) in support of clearance operations in Western Sahara.[2]
International contributions: 2016[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Germany |
Clearance |
€1,002,812 |
1,110,313 |
|
Norway |
Clearance |
NOK7,100,000 |
845,883 |
|
Total |
|
|
1,956,196 |
Since 2012, international contributions towards mine action in Western Sahara have fluctuated between $2 million in 2016 and $0.4 million in 2012, and totaled $5.5 million.
Summary of international contributions: 2012–2016[4]
|
Year |
International contributions ($) |
|
2016 |
1,956,196 |
|
2015 |
1,217,020 |
|
2014 |
681,494 |
|
2013 |
1,200,179 |
|
2012 |
399,795 |
|
Total |
5,454,684 |
[1] Germany, Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW) Amended Protocol II Annual Report, Form E, 31 March 2017; and email from Ingrid Schoyen, Senior Adviser, Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 31 May 2017.
[2] Switzerland, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 28 April 2017. Average exchange rate for 2016: US$1=CHF0.9848.US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2016: €1=US$1.1072; NOK8.3936=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[4] See previous Monitor profiles.