Zimbabwe
Support for Mine Action
In 2012 the Republic of Zimbabwe received international assistance for mine action for the first time since 1999. Although Zimbabwe is one of the world’s leading recipients of humanitarian and development assistance, mine action has not been one of the sectors receiving funding.[1]
Japan, the United States (US), Norway, and Ireland contributed a total of US$1,668,362 in 2012.[2]
Zimbabwe plans to submit a fourth Mine Ban Treaty Article 5 deadline Extension Request in 2014, which will include long term international assistance needs.[3]
International assistance: 2012[4]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount ($) |
|
Japan |
Clearance |
¥68,976,692 |
864,153 |
|
Norway |
Clearance |
NOK3,000,000 |
515,632 |
|
US |
Clearance |
$250,000 |
250,000 |
|
Ireland |
Clearance |
€30,000 |
38,577 |
|
Total |
|
|
1,668,362 |
The government of Zimbabwe provided $800,000 to the Zimbabwe Mine Action Centre for field logistics to conduct demining equipment maintenance, and personnel costs.[5]
National Contributions: 2008–2012[6]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
|
2012 |
800,000 |
|
2011 |
650,000 |
|
2010 |
600,000 |
|
2009 |
500,000 |
|
2008 |
500,000 |
|
Total |
3,050,000 |
[1] In 2012, the UNOCHA Financial Tracking Service reported that Zimbabwe received $234 million in humanitarian and development assistance.
[2] Japan, Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW), Amended Protocol II, 28 March 2013; US Department of State, “To Walk the Earth in Safety 2013,” Washington, DC, August 2013; response to Monitor questionnaire by Ingunn Vatne, Senior Advisor, Department for Human Rights, Democracy and Humanitarian Assistance, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 11 April 2013; and Ireland, CCW, Amended Protocol II, Form B, 22 March 2013.
[3] Mine Ban Treaty Revised Article 5 Extension Request, 22 October 2012.
[4] Average exchange rate for 2012: €1=US$1.2859; ¥79.82=US$1; NOK5.8181=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 3 January 2013.
[5] Mine Ban Treaty Revised Article 5 Extension Request, 22 October 2012, p. 21.
[6] Ibid.