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China funded $4 million USD Renovation and Expansion Facilities of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Liberia|Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) |
| Country | Liberia |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2006 |
| End Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Duration | 7,448 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 1670 |
Grant Description
In 2006, the Chinese government and Liberian Government reached an agreement for China to upgrade the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) to meet international standards.
On November 18, 2007, the Chinese government issued a technical inspection by the Chinese State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.
On November 19, 2008 the Government of the People's Republic of China turned over the newly renovated and expanded Liberian Broadcast System to the Liberian Government. The cost of the LBS-China Aided FM Radio Expansion Project was $4 million US dollars.
The station covers the entire country with relay outstations in six counties, including Lofa, Bong, Grand Bassa, Grand Gedeh, Bomi, and Maryland. The facilities are also equipped with a microwave satellite link. The transmission will also provide 3-hours of radio programming in Chinese.
Under terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between China and Liberia, the Government of China will provide maintenance for the facilities for one year, after which China Radio International will contract a Chinese firm to provide maintenance for an additional four years. Follow up needed on which Chinese firm is now providing maintenance of the facilities.
China Building Group was contracted to build the facilities.
Sources & References
- http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/i/jyjl/k/200711/20071105229971.html
- China to Rehabilitate Mount Coffee Dam, http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/i/jyjl/k/200811/20081105905355.html
- Liberia/China: Donated transmitters expands reach, relay China Radio Internation
- ANNUAL MESSAGE To the Fifth Session of the 52ND National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia, http://global.factiva.com/aa/?ref=AFNWS00020060627e26r000r0&pp=1&fcpil=en&napc=S&sa_from= 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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Government of Liberia|Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)
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