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Chinese Government provides $7.66 million grant for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters Construction Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Start Date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| End Date | Jul 08, 2031 |
| Duration | 8,972 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 1886 |
Grant Description
On December 14, 2006, the Chinese Government granted $7.66 million USD to Rwanda for the construction of a new Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINAFET) headquarters in Kigali. The project was implemented by Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (BCEG). Construction began on December 22, 2006.
On January 14, 2009, the Chinese Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, handed the office block over to the MINAFET. The new office complex takes up an area of 7,689 square meters, which over 200 employees work in.
Staff Comments
Some sources record the value of the office building as $8.9 million USD. The official ECCO source lists the grant as $7.66 million, therefore the transaction amount is recorded as the reported official amount.
Sources & References
- http://www.bcegi.com.cn/eng/view.php?tid=40&cid=5
- Rwanda: China hands over building to government
- China Pledges Support to Rwanda
- China and Rwanda: 35 Years of Economic Cooperation
- Notification No.12, 2006 of Foreign Assistance Project Bid Board of the Ministry of Commerce
- New MINAFETT headquarters to be unveiled today, http://global.factiva.com/aa/?ref=BBCAP00020090114e51e0030e&pp=1&fcpil=en&napc=S&sa_from=
- 中国对外开放30周年回顾展 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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Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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