China signs MOU to develop Laos' internet, cable, mobile phone network

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Lao People's Democratic Republic
Country	Lao People's Democratic Republic
Start Date	Jun 12, 2005
End Date	Aug 01, 2031
Duration	9,546 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`33772`

Grant Description

On June 12, 2005, China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Laos to develop the latter's internet, mobile phone, and cable TV capabilities.

The signatories were the President of Laos' Economic Development Fund and the Director of Beijng's New Technology Development Department. Under the MOU, the Chinese company would start construction of the necessary infrastructure within 90 days.

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