In 2017, the Federal Republic of Germany provided nearly €75 million (US$84.4 million)[1] in mine action funding to 13 countries and one other area, compared to €33.7 million ($37.3 million) in 2016. This represents a 123% increase.

The largest contribution went to Iraq (€41.8 million/$47.3 million) for clearance, victim assistance, and capacity-building activities, which represents more than half (56%) of Germany’s total contribution for the year.

Syria also received substantial funds with €12.3 million ($13.9 million) for capacity-building, clearance, and risk education projects, while two additional countries (Afghanistan and Libya) and one other area (Western Sahara) received more than $2 million each.

In 2015, Germany explained it was seeking to reduce the number of countries benefiting from its assistance[2] in order to be able to strengthen its support for mine action projects in 10 partner countries.[3] 

Contributions by recipient: 2017[4] 

From 2013–2017, Germany contributed more than €150 million ($176.5 million) to mine action, half of which was provided in 2017 alone. In comparison, in the previous five-year period from 2008–2012, its support totaled €88 million ($121 million).[5] 

Until 2013, Germany consistently contributed approximately €17 million ($23 million) each year in support to mine action. In 2014, Germany’s funding to mine action decreased by 21%—totaling €13.2 million ($15.5 million), its lowest level since 2007 when it provided €13.4 million ($18.4 million). In 2016, Germany significantly increased its mine action funding by providing €20 million ($22 million) more than in 2015. In 2017, Germany more than doubled its contribution to mine action activities.

Summary of contributions: 2013–2018[6]