Chinese Government donates 962 tons of rice worth XOF 900 million to Niger as emergency food aid

$1.5M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Niger
Country	Niger
Start Date	Apr 20, 2023
End Date	Jan 26, 2032
Duration	3,203 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`106410`

Grant Description

On April 20, 2023, a handover ceremony was held at the Nigerien Grain and Agricultural Products Office for 962 tons of rice worth XOF 900 million donated by the Chinese Government to Niger.

The donation was intended to promote food security in Niger during the lean season at a time when global grain prices were rising.

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中国援尼日尔紧急粮食援助项目运抵交付
驻尼日尔大使蒋烽出席中国援尼粮食项目交接仪式
Cérémonie de remise d’un don alimentaire fourni par la Chine au Niger
Sécurité alimentaire:La Chine offre 962 tonnes de riz pour appuyer les populations vulnérables
La Chine fait don de 962 Tonnes de riz d’une valeur d’environ 900 millions de FCFA au Niger, 《西非华声》 I 尼日尔：蒋烽大使出席中国援尼粮食项目交接仪式 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.