Chinese Government grants FCFA 7 billion for 8 priority projects [UMBRELLA for #1548, #1549, #1372]

¥11.67M RMB

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Mali
Country	Mali
Start Date	Apr 15, 2011
End Date	Nov 02, 2028
Duration	6,411 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`1547`

Grant Description

On April 15, 2011, the Chinese Government signed an agreement with the Government of Mali, under which it offered a 7 billion FCFA grant (approx. 100 million RMB) in aid for 8 priority projects. The grant falls under the designation of economic and technical cooperation.

The agreement was signed by Chinese Deputy Commerce Minister Fu Ziying and Malian Foreign Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga. The Malian government will identify and carry out the projects.

The grant would be used for the completion of 50 boreholes (#1548), extension of two primary schools (#1372) and a solar energy project (#1549). It is not clear what the other 5 priority projects are.

📚 Sources & References

China grants Mali 14 mln USD in aid to priority projects, http://www.diplomatie.gouv.ml/voir_actu.aspx?lactu=193
China-Mali Relations More Successful than Ever
中国政府经贸代表团访问马里, http://global.factiva.com/aa/?ref=XNEWS00020110416e74g004v1&pp=1&fcpil=en&napc=S&sa_from=
中国与马里签署经济技术合作协定 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.