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China signs USD20m cotton agreement with Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad, and Benin
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Benin|Government of Burkina Faso|Government of Chad|Government of Mali |
| Country | Africa, regional |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2011 |
| End Date | Nov 20, 2029 |
| Duration | 6,898 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 30197 |
Grant Description
In December 2011, China signed a cotton agreement with four key cotton-producing African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad and Benin (known as the C4), providing China with an alternative source of cotton.
China stated it would provide seeds, machinery, fertilizer and other materials in a bid to increase and improve the quality of local production. Chinese commerce minister Chen Deming attended the signing ceremony.
On December 3, 2013, China and the C4 countries jointly issued Press Communiqué of Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and C4 Board of Trade on Cooperation in Cotton Industry, and stated that under the agreement signed in 2011, China has dispatched expert groups, provided training, and donated materials to the C4 worth USD20 million.
Sources & References
- Chinese deal could herald new era for African cotton
- China looks to Africa for an alternative source of cotton
- China invests US$20m in African cotton
- China's Foreign Aid
- China and C4 Countries of Africa Jointly Issue Press Communiqué on Cooperation in Cotton Industry
- China Signs Cotton Cooperation Agreement with African Countries 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.
All Grantees
Government of Benin|Government of Burkina Faso|Government of Chad|Government of Mali
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