China signs Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement granting $11.5 million USD to Senegal in January 2009

$11.5M USD

Funder	China Ministry of Commerce
Recipient Organization	Government of Senegal
Country	Senegal
Start Date	Jan 29, 2009
End Date	Apr 29, 2028
Duration	7,030 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`1946`

Grant Description

On 29 January 2009, the Chinese Ambassador to Senegal signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement (ETCA) granting $11.5 million USD to the Government of Senegal for unspecified development projects. Media sources reported that the funds would be used for sports cultural, and sanitation projects.

In fact, the Senegal Finance Minister told Pambazuka News that the grant could finance 11 stadium projects, a museum, a national theatre in Dakar, and a children's hospital.

📚 Sources & References

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驻塞内加尔大使卢沙野与塞财经国务部长签署中塞两国政府经济技术合作协议 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.