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MOFCOM provides $300,000 grant for China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football Field Rehabiliation Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Country | Timor-Leste |
| Start Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| End Date | Apr 02, 2031 |
| Duration | 3,290 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 100524 |
Grant Description
On March 30, 2022, China's Minstry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the Government of Timor-Leste signed a $300,000 grant agreement for the China-Timor-Leste Friendship Field Rehabiliation Project.
The purpose of the project was to rehabilitate the Lecidere stadium -- also known as the China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football (Soccer) Field -- in the capital city of Dili. Shanghai Construction Group was the EPC contractor responsible for project implementation.
The project commenced in early June 2022 and concluded on August 31, 2022. it was originally scheduled for completion on May 20, 2022. A handover ceremony for the recreational field was held on August 30th, 2022.
The field was rehabilitated by China Embassy for Timorese to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Timor-Leste. After the ceremony, the China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football Field hosted the first match played by Timorese teams.
A joint team from Timor-Leste's Youth Sports State Secretariat and community managers will oversee the public-use football fields built with China's aid (see: 东帝汶政府将组建团队管理中国援建的足球场). The field is located in the capital of Timor-Leste, Dili.
Sources & References
- 驻东帝汶大使肖建国出席中东友谊足球场竣工交付仪式
- 驻东帝汶大使肖建国在中东友谊足球场竣工交付仪式上的讲话
- 驻东帝汶使馆向东方捐建友谊足球场
- 东帝汶政府将组建团队管理中国援建的足球场
- 中东友谊足球场将于本月底完工
- Speech of H.E. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo on the handover ceremony of the China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football Field
- China cements its ties with Timor-Leste
- The First Artificial Turf Football Field Will Be Built Soon!!!
- On August 30, 2022, the handover ceremony of China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football Field was held in Lecidere
- Dili., “一带一路”小而美惠民生项目 造福所罗门群岛和东帝汶民众
- 驻东帝汶大使肖建国在中东友谊足球场竣工交付仪式上的讲话 Speech of H.E. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo on the Handover Ceremony of the China-Timor-Leste Friendship Football Field, [2022-04-01] 中国援建东帝汶首个人工草坪足球场
- 东帝汶青年、体育、艺术和文化部长：与中国的合作将让东帝汶焕然一新 两国人民亲如一家
- China disponibiliza 300 mil dólares para reabilitação do campo de futebol em Lecidere
- China financia primeiro estádio de futebol com relvado artificial em Timor-Leste
- Reabilitação do campo de futebol em Lecidere termina no final de agosto 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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