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SUPPORT FOR MINE ACTION
In 2011, Ireland contributed €2,853,000 (US$3,974,515) in mine action funding, a decrease of 12% in equivalent dollar terms from its contribution in 2010.[1] Ireland’s annual contribution in its national currency has declined each year since 2006. The largest contribution in 2011 went to Afghanistan (€800,000/$1,114,480), with three additional states/areas (Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Somaliland) each receiving more than €500,000 ($696,550).
An Irish Aid review of its mine action funding in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam concluded it was getting good value for its money and that between 10% and 20% of its funding should be allocated to activities other than clearance in Cambodia. The review said this could include risk education, training for the provincial Mine Action Planning Units, and post-clearance development. The review also recommended that Irish Aid continue its funding to Lao PDR in support of the Convention on Cluster Munitions with un-earmarked funds through the UNDP Cluster Munitions Trust Fund for Lao PDR. Another recommendation was to continue support for Vietnam, and if additional funds are available, to increase contributions to Mines Advisory Group’s explosive ordnance disposal and community liaison programs.[2]
Contributions by recipient: 2011[3]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
|
Afghanistan |
Clearance |
800,000 |
1,114,480 |
|
Somaliland |
Clearance |
548,000 |
763,419 |
|
Lao PDR |
Clearance |
500,000 |
696,550 |
|
Cambodia |
Clearance |
500,000 |
696,550 |
|
Iraq |
Clearance |
200,000 |
278,620 |
|
Global |
Advocacy |
130,000 |
181,103 |
|
Vietnam |
Clearance |
115,000 |
160,207 |
|
Serbia |
Clearance |
60,000 |
83,586 |
|
Totals |
2,853,000 |
3,974,515 |
Ireland allocated the overwhelming majority (95%) of its mine action support in 2011 for clearance activities.
Contributions by thematic sector: 2011
|
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% of total contribution |
|
Clearance |
2,723,000 |
3,793,412 |
95 |
|
Advocacy |
130,000 |
181,103 |
5 |
|
Total |
2,853,000 |
3,974,515 |
100 |
In 2007–2011 Ireland’s contribution to mine action totaled more than €20 million (almost $28 million), with an average annual contribution of €4 million (almost $5.6 million).
Summary of contributions: 2007–2011[4]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount in $ |
|
2011 |
2,853,000 |
3,974,515 |
|
2010 |
3,411,400 |
4,523,860 |
|
2009 |
3,747,500 |
5,222,140 |
|
2008 |
4,900,000 |
7,215,740 |
|
2007 |
5,115,103 |
7,013,320 |
|
Totals |
20,027,003 |
27,949,575 |
[1] Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2012.
[2] Irish Aid, “Review of UXO/Mine Action Programming in SE Asia 2009-2011,” Dublin, February 2012.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2011: €1 = US$1.3931. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 3 January 2012.
[4] Amounts in US$ have been rounded to the nearest ten. Average exchange rate for 2010: €1=US$1.3261; 2009: €1=US$ 1.3935; 2008: €1=US$1.4726; and 2007: €1=US$1.3711. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 6 January 2011, and 2 January 2009.
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