Palau
Support for Mine Action
The Republic of Palau has a problem of unexploded ordnance dating from World War II. Many of the remnants are either unexploded or partially exploded. They are present both on land and underwater, thus posing a serious threat to the population, tourists, and the environment.
In 2017, three donors contributed more than $1 million combined to address the threat of UXO.[1]
International contributions: 2017[2]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Japan |
Clearance |
¥107,716,105 |
960,893 |
|
Belgium |
Clearance |
€148,330 |
167,628 |
|
Ireland |
Clearance |
€10,000 |
11,301 |
|
Total |
|
|
1,139,822 |
Between 2013 and 2017, international assistance toward mine action activities in Palau totaled approximately $8 million.
Summary of international contributions: 2013–2017[3]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
|
2017 |
1,139,822 |
|
2016 |
936,810 |
|
2015 |
1,762,986 |
|
2014 |
2,276,405 |
|
2013 |
1,965,074 |
|
Total |
8,081,097 |
[1] Belgium, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018; Japan, Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2018; and email from Leah Murphy, Desk Officer, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Section, Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 25 September 2018.
[2] Average exchange rate for 2017: €1=US$1.1301; ¥112.1=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 11 January 2018.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.