Somaliland
Support for Mine Action
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.