Libya
Support for Mine Action
In 2017, Libya received US$26.5 million in international assistance from nine donors.[1] Support to Libya more than tripled from 2016. This was mainly due to the increase in the United States (US) contribution ($16 million provided in 2017 compared to $2.5 million in 2016) in order to build the operational capacity to dispose of improvised explosive devices and to support clearance operations in Sirte, as well as to contribute to the development of the mine action center. Libya also received significant contributions from the European Union (EU) and Germany, both providing more than $3.5 million each.
In addition to financial support, two donors—Switzerland (valued at CHF200,000/$203,211) and the United Kingdom (valued at £3 million /$3.9 million)—provided in-kind assistance to support clearance activities in Libya.[2]
International contributions: 2017[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
US |
Capacity-building and clearance |
US$16,000,000 |
16,000,000 |
|
EU |
Various |
€3,908,009 |
4,416,441 |
|
Germany |
Clearance and risk education |
€3,244,651 |
3,666,780 |
|
Netherlands |
Clearance and risk education |
€845,300 |
955,274 |
|
Italy |
Risk education |
€500,000 |
565,050 |
|
France |
Various |
€450,380 |
508,974 |
|
Organization for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) |
Various |
N/A |
297,570 |
|
Switzerland |
Risk education |
CHF107,515 |
109,241 |
|
Spain |
Clearance |
€10,000 |
11,301 |
|
Total |
|
|
26,530,631 |
Note: N/A = not applicable.
Since 2013, Libya has received more than $65 million in international assistance for mine action, two-fifths of which were provided in 2017 alone.
Summary of international contribution: 2013–2017[4]
|
Year |
Amount ($) |
|
2017 |
26,530,631 |
|
2016 |
7,976,805 |
|
2015 |
6,803,637 |
|
2014 |
7,117,894 |
|
2013 |
17,154,540 |
|
Total |
65,583,507 |
[1] Germany, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 2 March 2018; Italy, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, April 2018; Spain, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, April 2018; Switzerland, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018; Netherlands, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, April 2018; Emails from Olivia Douwes, Policy Officer, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 12 September 2018; and from Katherine Baker, Foreign Affairs Officer, Weapons Removal and Abatement, US Department of State, 9 and 24 October 2018; response to Monitor questionnaire by Frank Meeussen, Mine Action Focal Point, EU EEAS, 25 October 2018; and UNMAS, “Annual Report 2016,” March 2018, p. 22.
[2] United Kingdom, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018; and Switzerland, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018. Average exchange rate for 2017: £1=1,2890; CHF0.9842=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2017: €1=US$1.1301; CHF0.9842=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[4] See previous Monitor reports. Total for international support in 2016 has been rectified as a result of revised funding data.