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China-Africa Development Fund, China-Portugal Fund and Wanbao Africa donated 100 tons of rice to disaster-stricken areas in Mozambique
| Funder | China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Mozambique National Disaster Relief Agency |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Start Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| End Date | Jul 14, 2029 |
| Duration | 3,762 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 100507 |
Grant Description
On March 27th, 2019, the China-Africa Development Fund, the China-Portuguese Cooperation and Development Fund, and Wanbao African Agricultural Development Company (Wanbao Africa) shipped 100 tons of rice to the headquarters of Mozambique's National Disaster Relief Agency, making it the largest rice donation Mozambique has received from a Chinese company since it was hit by the severe tropical cyclone "Idai" on March 16.
Wanbao Africa is a rice planting and processing project company jointly invested by China-Africa Development Fund and China-Portuguese Fund in Mozambique, and the rice it shipped was a variety named "Good Taste" by former Mozambican President Armando Guebuza.
The donation ceremony was organized by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Mozambique, and Guo Wei, chairman and general manager of China Railway 20th Bureau Mozambique and general manager of Wanbao Africa, attended on behalf of the shareholders of the Wanbao project. The Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Su Jian was present to deliver a speech at the donation ceremony.
The monetary value of the donation is unknown.
Sources & References
- 中非发展基金、中葡基金及万宝非洲向莫桑比克灾区捐赠百吨大米（新闻通稿）
- Mozambique receives Chinese rice donations
- 莫桑比克“歉收季”200万人粮食短缺 中非水稻合作“授人以渔”
- Overseas Chinese groups and Chinese-funded enterprises in Mozambique actively participate in local disaster relief
- Overseas Chinese groups and Chinese-funded enterprises in Mozambique actively participate in local Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Mozambique National Disaster Relief Agency
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