Jordan
Support for Mine Action
In 2018, international contributions toward mine action in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan totaled some US$1.4 million.[1]
Jordan officially declared completion of its Article 5 obligations in April 2012 but also acknowledged that a residual risk remained.[2]
International government contributions: 2018[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Japan |
Victim assistance |
¥98,571,413 |
892,857 |
|
United States |
Victim assistance |
US$400,000 |
400,000 |
|
Slovenia |
Risk education |
€116,615 |
137,804 |
|
Total |
1,430,661 |
In 2014–2018, Jordan received approximately $3.4 million in international assistance for mine action. Though international funding has declined from more than $8 million in 2010 to $3.4 million in total since 2014, funds are gradually increasing.
Summary of contributions: 2014–2018[4]
|
Year |
International contribution ($) |
|
2018 |
1,430,661 |
|
2017 |
592,190 |
|
2016 |
498,541 |
|
2015 |
572,124 |
|
2014 |
262,595 |
|
Total |
3,356,111 |
[1] Japan, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2019; ITF Enhancing Human Security, “Annual Report 2018,” March 2019, p. 23; United States Department of State, “To walk the earth in safety 2019,” 3 April 2019.
[2] For more information on Jordan’s progress regarding its verification efforts, see, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Jordan: Mine Action,” 5 November 2018.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2018: €1=US$1.1817 and ¥110.4=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2019.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.