Western Sahara
Support for Mine Action
In 2017, international assistance to mine action activities in the territory of Western Sahara amounted to US$2.9 million from three donors.[1]
Additionally, Switzerland provided in-kind assistance valued at CHF500,000 ($508,027) in support of clearance operations in Western Sahara.[2]
International contributions: 2017[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Germany |
Clearance |
€1,871,998 |
2,115,545 |
|
Norway |
Clearance |
NOK6,055,000 |
732,350 |
|
Spain |
Clearance |
€45,000 |
50,855 |
|
Total |
2,898,750 |
Since 2013, international contributions toward mine action in Western Sahara have fluctuated between $2.9 million in 2017 and $0.7 million in 2014, and totaled almost $8 million.
Summary of international contributions: 2013–2017[4]
|
Year |
International contributions ($) |
|
2017 |
2,898,750 |
|
2016 |
1,956,196 |
|
2015 |
1,217,020 |
|
2014 |
681,494 |
|
2013 |
1,200,179 |
|
Total |
7,953,639 |
[1] Germany, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 2 March 2018; Spain, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, April 2018; and email from Ingrid Schoyen, Senior Adviser, Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 25 September 2018.
[2] Switzerland, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018. Average exchange rate for 2017: US$1=CHF0.9842.US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2017: €1=US$1.1301; NOK8.2679=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[4] See previous Monitor profiles.