Luxembourg
Support for Mine Action
In 2018, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg contributed €1.2 million (US$1.4 million)[1] to two affected countries and global activities.
Contributions by recipient: 2018[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Capacity-building and clearance |
800,00 |
945,360 |
|
Global (European Defense Agency) |
Capacity-building |
250,000 |
295,425 |
|
Lao PDR |
Clearance |
150,000 |
177,255 |
|
Total |
1,200,000 |
1,418,040 |
In 2014–2018, Luxembourg’s contributions to mine action totaled more than €6 million ($7.3 million), with an annual contribution averaging €1.3 million ($1.5 million). In comparison, in the previous five-year period from 2009–2013, Luxembourg’s support to mine action amounted to €5.2 million ($7.2 million).
Summary of contributions: 2014–2018[3]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2018 |
1,200,000 |
1,418,040 |
-1 |
|
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 |
|
Total |
6,229,105 |
7,273,458 |
[1] Average exchange rate for 2018: €1=US$1.1817. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2019.
[2] Response to Monitor questionnaire by Steve Hoscheit, Desk Disarmament, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, 9 April 2019.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.