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Support for Mine Action
In 2012, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg contributed €909,279 (US$1,169,242)[1] to four mine action programs through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund. The two largest contributions went to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar/Burma (€284,878/$366,325), which accounted for 63% of Luxembourg’s funding.
Contributions by recipient: 2012[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
|
Congo, Dem. Rep. of |
Clearance |
284,878 |
366,325 |
|
Myanmar |
Clearance |
284,878 |
366,325 |
|
Libya |
Clearance |
244,181 |
313,992 |
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Clearance |
95,342 |
122,600 |
|
Total |
|
909,279 |
1,169,242 |
Though Luxembourg reduced its 2012 contribution by 46%, it still amounted to the average amount for the 2008–2012 period.
Summary of contributions: 2008–2012[3]
|
Year |
Amount (€) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2012 |
909,279 |
1,169,242 |
-46 |
|
2011 |
1,548,719 |
2,157,520 |
142 |
|
2010 |
671,149 |
890,011 |
-11 |
|
2009 |
716,589 |
998,567 |
-15 |
|
2008 |
800,488 |
1,178,799 |
35 |
|
Total |
4,646,224 |
6,394,139 |
N/A |
N/A = not applicable
[1] Average exchange rate for 2012: €1=US$1.2859. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 3 January 2013.
[2] Eugen Secareanu, Resource Mobilisation Unit, UN Mine Action Service, 3 May 2013; and International Trust Fund Enhancing Human Security, “Annual Report 2012,” Slovenia, 2013, p. 36.
[3] See Landmine Monitor reports 2008–2011; and ICBL-CMC, “Country Profile: Luxembourg: Support for Mine Action,” 30 July 2012.
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