Jordan
Support for Mine Action
In 2014, international contributions toward mine action in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan totaled US$262,595.[1]
Jordan officially declared completion of its Article 5 obligations in April 2012, but also acknowledged that a residual risk remained, and that continuing verification of previously cleared land and other suspected areas was ongoing.[2]
International government contributions: 2014[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount |
Amount ($) |
|
Japan |
Victim assistance |
¥15,956,166 |
150,900 |
|
Czech Republic |
Capacity-building |
€84,000 |
111,695 |
|
Total |
|
|
262,595 |
Over the past five years, international assistance toward mine action activities in Jordan has gradually declined from more than $8 million in 2010 to just $262,595 in 2014.
Summary of contributions: 2010–2014[4]
|
Year |
International contribution ($) |
|
2014 |
262,595 |
|
2013 |
2,381,774 |
|
2012 |
4,440,137 |
|
2011 |
4,545,294 |
|
2010 |
8,053,305 |
|
Total |
19,683,105 |
[1] Czech Republic Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 24 April 2015; and Japan Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, 30 April 2015.
[2] UNDP Press Release, “Jordan becomes the first Middle Eastern country free of all known landmines,” 24 April 2012. For more information on Jordan’s progress regarding its verification efforts, see: Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Jordan: Mine Action.”
[3] Average exchange rate for 2014: €1=US$1.3297; ¥79.82=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2015.
[4] See previous Monitor reports.