Yemen
Support for Mine Action
In 2012, the United States (US) and Germany contributed US$3,668,984 to UNDP for mine action in the Republic of Yemen.[1]
Since 2008, the government of Yemen has reported contributing at least $1.5 million per year toward its own mine action program.[2]
International government contributions: 2012[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
|
US |
Clearance |
$3,153,000 |
3,153,000 |
|
Germany |
Clearance |
€401,263 |
515,984 |
|
Total |
|
|
3,668,984 |
Summary of support: 2008–2012[4]
|
Year |
National ($) |
International ($) |
Amount ($) |
|
2012 |
300,000 |
3,668,984 |
3,968,984 |
|
2011 |
300,000 |
1,976,520 |
2,276,520 |
|
2010 |
300,000 |
1,546,169 |
1,846,169 |
|
2009 |
300,000 |
1,042,102 |
1,342,102 |
|
2008 |
300,000 |
1,005,172 |
1,305,172 |
|
Total |
1,500,000 |
9,238,947 |
10,738,947 |
[1] US Department of State, “To Walk the Earth in Safety 2013,” Washington, DC, August 2013; and Germany, Convention on Conventional Weapons, Amended Protocol II, Form B, 22 March 2013.
[2] UNDP, Strengthening National Capacity for Mine Action in Yemen - Phase III - Project Fact Sheet, 3 March 2013.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2012: €1=US$1.2859. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 3 January 2013.
[4] ICBL-CMC, “Country Profile: Yemen: Support for Mine Action,” 10 September 2012.