In 2017, the Swiss Confederation contributed CHF19.2 million (US$19.5 million)[1] in mine action funding to 11 countries and one other area, as well as to the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), the ICRC, and other NGOs.

The largest contribution went to the GICHD, which received almost half of Switzerland’s total contribution for the year (CHF9.3 million/$9.5 million).[2] 

In addition to financial support, Switzerland provided in-kind assistance valued at CHF2.8 million ($2.8 million) through the United Nations Mine Action Service Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (UNMAS MINURSO), and the Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to support clearance operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Libya, Mali, and South Sudan, as well as in Western Sahara, and other global activities.[3] 

Contributions by recipient: 2017[4] 

Since 2013, Switzerland has consistently contributed at least some CHF16 million each year (an average of $18 million), with the majority of its funding going to the GICHD. Between 2013–2017, Switzerland provided a total of CHF85.7 million ($89.8 million), a slight increase compared to the CHF81.8 million ($81.7 million) recorded in the previous five-year period from 2008–2012.[5] 

Summary of contributions: 2013–2017[6] 

In September 2016, Switzerland released its 2016–2019 Mine Action Strategic Plan. The strategy reaffirms Switzerland’s commitment to the Mine Ban Treaty and the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Switzerland’s new mine action strategy will focus on contributing to the universalization of and ensuring compliance with the norms of the Mine Ban Treaty and the Convention on Cluster Munitions; including mine action activities in peace and sustainable development process, and strengthening national capacity and ownership in affected countries.[7] 

Up to 2019, Switzerland plans to provide financial support to at least five demining projects, expert support in planning and implementation procedures to at least one state with an extended deadline, as well as technical expertise to at least four UN/OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) mine action projects. In its strategic plan, Switzerland also indicated that its contribution to victim assistance will follow a “dual approach” and be provided both through specific victim assistance efforts as well as development, human rights, and humanitarian initiatives.[8] 

In releasing its strategy, Switzerland stated it expected to contribute between CHF16 million ($16.5 million) and CHF18 million ($18.6 million) each year.[9]