Conference Highlights:
Responsive and Robust Humanitarian Assistance Pledges
A total of 26 donors pledged contributions totaling more than $590 million for humanitarian assistance in support of Iraq, through bilateral and multilateral channels. These funds will support the needs identified in the United Nations 2016 Humanitarian Response Plan for Iraq, in addition to other organizations providing aid in Iraq and the region, and lay the groundwork for a more effective international response to the anticipated humanitarian challenges attendant to the Mosul campaign.
Support for Stabilization Programming
Fourteen nations announced new funding for critical stabilization programming in Iraq, pledging more than $350 million. An even larger number of countries made additional pledges totaling $125 million for UNDP’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization, a significant advance towards meeting the $180 million requirement identified by the United Nations for 2017.
Dedicated Funds for Humanitarian Demining Activities
More than ten nations made over $80 million in new pledges for demining efforts in Iraq. This support will provide approximately three-quarters of the total amount of funding the United Nations estimates is required for one year of demining activities in Iraq.
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