Jordan
Support for Mine Action
In 2017, international contributions toward mine action in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan totaled nearly US$600,000.[1]
Jordan officially declared completion of its Article 5 obligations in April 2012, but also acknowledged that a residual risk remained.[2]
International government contributions: 2017[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
United States |
Various |
$400,000 |
400,000 |
|
Czech Republic |
Capacity-building |
€90,000 |
101,709 |
|
Slovenia |
Risk education |
€80,065 |
90,481 |
|
Total |
|
|
592,190 |
In 2013–2017, Jordan received more than $4 million in international assistance for mine action. International funding has gradually declined from more than $8 million in 2010 to less than $600,000 in 2017.
Summary of contributions: 2013–2017[4]
|
Year |
International contribution ($) |
|
2017 |
592,190 |
|
2016 |
498,541 |
|
2015 |
572,124 |
|
2014 |
262,595 |
|
2013 |
2,381,774 |
|
Total |
4,307,224 |
[1] Czech Republic, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 27 March 2018; ITF Enhancing Human Security, Annual Report 2017, March 2018, p. 24; and email from Katherine Baker, Foreign Affairs Officer, Weapons Removal and Abatement, United States (US) Department of State, 8 October 2018.
[2] For more information on Jordan’s progress regarding its verification efforts, see: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Jordan: Mine Action,” last updated 5 November 2018.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2017: €1=US$1. 13012. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.