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Chinese Government provides $23.5 million grant to Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Linked to Record ID#59574)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) |
| Country | Africa, regional |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2012 |
| End Date | Jan 05, 2029 |
| Duration | 6,214 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 30287 |
Grant Description
In March 2012, China committed $66.2 million USD in aid under the 15th Protocol of Economic and Technical Cooperation to help pay for the rehabilitation of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) rail lines.
The agreement provided a grant of $23.5 million (K123 billion) for the rehabilitation of the railway line and infrastructure.
On May 15, 2014, a contract for the supply 18 passenger coaches and 4 locomotives was signed in Dar es Salaam between the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) and the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC).
By November 10, 2015 TAZARA received four new diesel-electric mainline locomotives and 18 new passenger coaches valued at US$22.4 million from the Chinese government.
China also provided a $42.6 million (K223 billion or 270 million RMB) interest-free loan to revive the operations (ID #59574).
The agreements were officially signed at a tripartite meeting in March between the Governments of Tanzania, Zambia, and China.
They also commissioned a one-year feasibility study beginning in June to determine the types of rehabilitation needed at the meeting.
Sources & References
- China Boosts Tazara Operations
- China signs US$42 million Tazara rehabilitation deal, http://global.factiva.com/aa/?ref=AFNWS00020120317e83g0000z&pp=1&fcpil=en&napc=S&sa_from=
- Progress down the line: China steps in to optimize TAZARA railway operations
- China Boosts Tazara Operations 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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Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
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