Albania

Support for Mine Action

Last updated: 13 October 2015

In 2009, the Republic of Albania declared that it had completed clearance of all known mined areas in accordance with its Mine Ban Treaty obligations; it is no longer thought to be affected by cluster munition remnants.[1]

In 2014, the United States provided US$397,685 for victim assistance through ITF (International Trust Fund) Enhancing Human Security.[2]

Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[3]

Year

International contributions ($)

2014

397,685

2013

566,013

2012

160,738

2011

1,095,914

2010

167,704

Total

2,388,054

 



[1] Statement by Petrit Karabina, Chair, Albanian Mine Action Committee (AMAC), Tirana Workshop on Achieving a Mine-Free South Eastern Europe, Tirana, 8 October 2009.

[2] ITF Enhancing Human Security, Annual Report 2014, March 2015, p. 23.

[3] See previous Monitor Reports.