Sri Lanka
Support for Mine Action
In 2016, international contributions from four states supporting clearance and risk education activities in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka totaled US$4.6 million, which represents a decrease of more than $1 million (18%) compared to 2015.[1]
The largest contributions came from the United States (US) ($2.5 million) and Japan ($1.4 million) for clearance and risk education activities, and represented more than 90% of total international support in 2016.
Sri Lanka has never reported its financial contribution to its mine action program. However, in a speech on the 2012 budget, President Mahinda Rajapaksa indicated that it was substantial, stating that since 2009 the army has been engaged in demining, rebuilding, and urban development at a cost of LKR5.4 billion (approximately US$42 million).[2]
International contributions: 2016[3]
|
Donor |
Sector |
Amount (national currency) |
Amount (US$) |
|
US |
Clearance and risk education |
$2,500,000 |
2,500,000 |
|
Japan |
Clearance |
¥154,161,266 |
1,418,749 |
|
Canada |
Clearance |
C$569,386 |
429,952 |
|
United Kingdom |
Clearance and risk education |
£173,036 |
234,550 |
|
Total |
|
|
4,583,251 |
Since 2012, international contributions to mine action in Sri Lanka totaled about $41.5 million, and averaged some $8 million per year. In comparison, international support for mine action in Sri Lanka totaled $91.5 million in 2007–2011 (and averaged $18 million per year).
International assistance to mine action has considerably declined in recent years, dropping from $12.5 million in 2012 to just $4.6 million in 2016 (a 63% decrease).
Summary of contributions: 2012–2016[4]
|
Year |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year |
|
2016 |
4,583,251 |
-18 |
|
2015 |
5,614,583 |
-34 |
|
2014 |
8,449,142 |
-19 |
|
2013 |
10,372,587 |
-17 |
|
2012 |
12,490,824 |
-49 |
|
Total |
41,510,387 |
|
[1] Canada, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 21 July 2017; Japan, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 30 April 2017; United Kingdom, Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 30 April 2017; and email from Steve Costner, Deputy Office Director, Weapons Removal and Abatement, United States (US) Department of State, 30 October 2017.
[2] Ministry of Economic Development, “2012 Budget 100 Proposals for Development His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented the 2012 budget proposals to the parliament,” undated. Average exchange rate for 2012: LKR127.231=US$1, Oanda.com, Historical Exchange Rates.
[3] Average exchange rate for 2016: C$1.3243=US$1; ¥108.66=US$1; £1=US$1.3555. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[4] See previous Monitor reports. Totals for international support in 2015 and 2014 have been rectified as a result of revised US funding data.