Luxembourg
Support for Mine Action
In 2017, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg contributed €1.3 million (US$1.4 million)[1] to two affected countries, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and the European Defense Agency.
Contributions by recipient: 2017[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Clearance |
599,552 |
677,554 |
|
UNMAS |
Various |
500,000 |
565,050 |
|
Lao PDR |
Clearance and risk education |
150,000 |
169,515 |
|
European Defense Agency |
Capacity-building |
20,000 |
22,602 |
|
Total |
1,269,552 |
1,434,721 |
In 2013–2017, Luxembourg’s contributions to mine action totaled nearly €6.5 million ($7.8 million), with an annual contribution averaging €1.3 million ($1.6 million). In comparison, in the previous five-year period from 2008–2012, Luxembourg’s support to mine action amounted to €4.6 million ($6.4 million).[3]
Summary of contributions: 2013–2017[4]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2017 |
1,269,552 |
1,434,721 |
+10 |
|
2016 |
1,182,848 |
1,309,649 |
-18 |
|
2015 |
1,432,057 |
1,589,010 |
+4 |
|
2014 |
1,144,648 |
1,522,038 |
-20 |
|
2013 |
1,426,928 |
1,895,103 |
+62 |
|
Total |
6,456,033 |
7,750,521 |
[1] Average exchange rate for 2017: €1=US$1.1301. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[2] Response to Monitor questionnaire by Frank Braun, Desk Disarmament, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, 14 March 2018.
[3] See, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Luxembourg: Support for Mine Action,” 29 August 2013.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.