Somaliland

Support for Mine Action

Last updated: 16 November 2020

In 2019, Ireland contributed some €650,000 (US$727,610) for mine clearance in the Republic of Somaliland.[1] No new contribution to victim assistance programs was reported since 2011.

Since 2012, international assistance to Somaliland’s mine action program has fallen significantly, from more than $5 million in 2012 to some $700,000 in 2019. Contributions fell to a low of some $100,000 in 2017. From 2015–2019, Somaliland received a total of $4.1 million in support.

Summary of international contributions: 2015–2019[2]

Year

Amount (US$)

2019

727,610

2018

768,105

2017

124,311

2016

719,680

2015

1,764,264

Total

4,103,970



[1] Ireland Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 March 2020. Average exchange rate for 2019: €1=US$1.1194. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2020.

[2] See previous Monitor reports.