In 2014, Japan contributed ¥5,187,342,588 (US$49,057,524) in mine action funding to 19 countries, as well as to the ICRC and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS).[1] The largest contributions went to Lao PDR and Cambodia, both receiving the equivalent of more than $10 million each and representing 44% of Japan’s total funding.

Japan made several contributions through UNMAS ranging from ¥211.5 million ($2 million) to ¥475.8 million ($4.5 million) to Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Palestine, South Sudan, and Somalia.

Japan reported contributing ¥226 million ($2.1 million)—representing 4% of its total funding in 2014—to victim assistance in Jordan, Palestine, South Sudan, and Yemen.

At the Mine Ban Treaty Third Review Conference in June 2014, Japan acknowledged the positive impact of regional cooperation in mine action efforts. Japan also reiterated its will to provide effective support to the most heavily mine/explosive remnants of war (ERW)-affected countries in order to assist them in complying with their clearance obligations, especially those with extended deadlines.[2] In 2014, Japan supported clearance activities in 14 countries, including in eight States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty that have requested or already been granted an extension period.

Contributions by recipient: 2014[3]

From 2010–2014, Japan’s contributions have ranged from ¥3.4 billion ($42.9 million) to ¥6.2 billion ($64 million). Since the end of 2012, the decrease in the value of the Yen has affected Japan’s contribution as illustrated by comparing the contributions in 2012 and 2014.

Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[4]

Note: N/A = not applicable