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Germany gives EUR 250,000 to UXO Lao in Luang Prabang
VIENTIANE 05 AUG (KPL) - The German Government has given 250,000 Euros to the UXO Lao Operations in the northern province of Luang Prabang.
German Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Peter Wienand, signed here yesterday an agreement on the grant assistance with UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Sonam Yangchen Rana.
The event was witnessed by Director of the National Regulatory Authority on Unexploded Ordnance and Mine Action in the Lao PDR, Mr. Phoukhiao Chanthasomboune, and officials of parties concerned.
“This will help not only save lives and increase human wellbeing, but also preserve the area around the UNESCO’s World Heritage listed town of Luang Prabang and thus contribute to tourism development in the city,” said Ms. Sonam yangchen Rana.
Germany is one of the leading donors to the UXO Lao programme. Since 1998, the German government has provided US$ 2.5 million for the programme to fund its UXO resolution. As a result, almost 2,000 ha of land have been cleared from UXOs and approximately 356,000 people have benefited from risk awareness activities.
Around the world, unexploded ordnance has posed serious humanitarian challenges.
On average, 300 people are killed and injured by UXO accidents worldwide.
Its presence also constitutes an impediment to poverty reduction, preventing people from accessing agricultural land.
German Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Peter Wienand, signed here yesterday an agreement on the grant assistance with UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Sonam Yangchen Rana.
The event was witnessed by Director of the National Regulatory Authority on Unexploded Ordnance and Mine Action in the Lao PDR, Mr. Phoukhiao Chanthasomboune, and officials of parties concerned.
“This will help not only save lives and increase human wellbeing, but also preserve the area around the UNESCO’s World Heritage listed town of Luang Prabang and thus contribute to tourism development in the city,” said Ms. Sonam yangchen Rana.
Germany is one of the leading donors to the UXO Lao programme. Since 1998, the German government has provided US$ 2.5 million for the programme to fund its UXO resolution. As a result, almost 2,000 ha of land have been cleared from UXOs and approximately 356,000 people have benefited from risk awareness activities.
Around the world, unexploded ordnance has posed serious humanitarian challenges.
On average, 300 people are killed and injured by UXO accidents worldwide.
Its presence also constitutes an impediment to poverty reduction, preventing people from accessing agricultural land.
