In 2019, seven donors contributed some US$42 million to support mine action in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR); a $4.4million (or 10%) decrease compared to the $46.4 million contributed in 2018.[1]

In September 2016, the United States (US) announced it would provide $90 million over three years to support unexploded ordnance survey and clearance operations.[2] Consequently, the US provided more than three-quarters (76%) of all international funding in 2019. In 2017–2019, the US provided a total of $93.3 million.

Of the total contribution, about one-fifth ($8.8 million or 21%) went toward clearance and risk education activities, while 5% ($2.3 million) was for victim assistance, 2% went to capacity-building ($0.7 million), and the remainder ($30.2 million or 72%) went to other mine action activities that were not disaggregated by the donors.

In 2019, the government of Lao PDR reported a contribution of some $30,000 to its own mine action program, mainly to cover administrative costs such as rent, equipment, and personnel expenses.[3]

International contributions: 2019[4]

Note: N/A=not applicable.

With a total of nearly $200 million received in the five-year period from 2015–2019, international contributions to mine action in Lao PDR have averaged some $40 million per year. Lao PDR was the fourth largest recipient of international support during the period.

Summary of international contributions: 2015–2019[5]