Liechtenstein
Support for Mine Action
In 2011, Liechtenstein contributed CHF200,000 (US$225,683)[1]in mine action funding, the same amount as in 2010. The largest contribution (CHF100,000/$112,841) went to the ICRC, with two contributions of CHF50,000 (US$56,421) going to the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled and to the UN Mine Action Service. None of Liechtenstein’s contributions in 2011 were earmarked for a specific countryor activity.[2]
Although Liechtenstein contributed the same amount in 2011 as in 2010,its contribution increased in US dollar terms in 2011 by 18% due to a favorable exchange rate for the Swiss franc.
Summary of contributions: 2009–2011[3]
Year |
Amount (CHF) |
Amount (US$) |
2011 |
200,000 |
177,240 |
2010 |
200,000 |
191,718 |
2009 |
98,019 |
90,256 |
Totals |
498,019 |
459,214 |
[1]Response to Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor questionnaire by Esther Schindler, Office for Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein, 8 March 2012.
[2]Ibid.; and email from Eugen Secareanu, Resource Mobilisation Assistant, Resource Mobilisation Unit, UNMAS, 30 May 2012.
[3]Average exchange rate for 2011: US$1= CHF0.8862; for 2010: US$1=CHF0.9586; and for 2009: US$1=CHF0.9208. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 3 January 2012.