Norway
Support for Mine Action
In 2017, the Kingdom of Norway contributed approximately NOK324 million (US$39.1 million) in mine action funding to 20 affected states (including 14 States Parties and six states not party), one other area, and several NGOs and institutions for global activities.[1]
The largest contributions went to Iraq (NOK80.4 million/$9.7 million) for clearance, risk education, and victim assistance activities.
Norway allocated 90% of its mine action support in 2017—or $35 million—for clearance and risk education activities in 20 affected states and one other area. Norway contributed $2.6 million to victim assistance in six countries; this represents about 7% of its support.
About 7% (or $2.7 million) of Norway’s total contribution went to NGOs and institutions for global activities
In February 2018, Norway Indicated that it will continue to give priority to countries demonstrating strong national ownership and clear progress towards completion.[2]
Contributions by recipient: 2017[3]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (NOK) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Various |
80,378,000 |
9,721,695 |
|
Colombia |
Various |
47,477,000 |
5,742,329 |
|
Syria |
Clearance |
30,000,000 |
3,628,491 |
|
Global |
Various |
22,532,000 |
2,725,239 |
|
Lao PDR |
Clearance and victim assistance |
21,220,000 |
2,566,553 |
|
Somalia |
Clearance and victim assistance |
18,871,000 |
2,282,442 |
|
Lebanon |
Clearance |
15,494,000 |
1,873,995 |
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Clearance |
12,000,000 |
1,451,396 |
|
Zimbabwe |
Clearance |
11,137,000 |
1,347,017 |
|
Afghanistan |
Clearance and victim assistance |
11,100,000 |
1,342,542 |
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Clearance |
10,692,000 |
1,293,194 |
|
Cambodia |
Clearance |
7,844,000 |
948,729 |
|
Western Sahara |
Clearance |
6,055,000 |
732,350 |
|
Tajikistan |
Clearance |
5,995,000 |
725,093 |
|
Ukraine |
Clearance |
5,000,000 |
604,748 |
|
Myanmar |
Clearance and risk education |
4,372,000 |
528,792 |
|
Mozambique |
Clearance |
3,627,000 |
438,685 |
|
South Sudan |
Clearance |
2,798,000 |
338,417 |
|
Thailand |
Clearance |
2,738,000 |
331,160 |
|
Vietnam |
Clearance |
1,998,000 |
241,657 |
|
Angola |
Clearance |
1,499,000 |
181,304 |
|
Nepal |
Victim assistance |
1,232,000 |
149,010 |
|
Total |
324,059,000 |
39,194,838 |
From 2013–2017, Norway was one of the top five donors each year, and provided more than $180 million in support to mine action activities, with an average annual contribution of $37 million. This is 18% less than the $224.4 million recorded during the previous five-year period from 2008–2012.[4]
Summary of Contributions: 2013–2017[5]
|
Year |
Amount |
Amount |
% change from previous year |
|
2017 |
324,059,000 |
39,194,838 |
+24 |
|
2016 |
266,171,750 |
31,711,276 |
+42 |
|
2015 |
180,008,000 |
22,311,077 |
-47 |
|
2014 |
263,267,000 |
41,808,985 |
-16 |
|
2013 |
291,478,631 |
49,594,812 |
+2 |
|
Total |
1,324,984,381 |
184,620,988 |
In February 2016, Norway and the United States (US) launched the Global Demining Initiative for Colombia to mobilize additional funding to support demining efforts; as part of this initiative Norway announced a pledge of $22 million for 2017–2019.[6]
[1] Average exchange rate for 2017: NOK8.2679=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[2] Statement of Norway, Third Annual Pledging Conference for the Implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty, Geneva, 27 February 2018.
[3] Emails from Ingrid Schoyen, Senior Adviser, Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25 September 2018.
[4] See, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Norway: Support for Mine Action,” 22 November 2013.
[5] See previous Monitor reports.
[6] Statement of Norway, Global Demining Initiative for Colombia Ministerial Meeting, New York, 18 September 2016. Notes by the ICBL.