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China assists Bangladesh for dredging of riverbeds and for capacity building through training of personnel
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Bangladesh |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Start Date | Sep 16, 2008 |
| End Date | Jan 30, 2030 |
| Duration | 7,806 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 34108 |
Grant Description
On September 16, 2008, China and Bangladesh signed an MoU on sustainable cooperation on hydrological data sharing and flood control of river Yarluzangbu/Brahmaputra, in mitigating the magnitude and frequency flood disasters in Bangladesh.
In 2010, this extended to strengthening cooperation on water resources management, hydrological data sharing, flood control and disaster reduction, as well as an agreement for China to dredge riverbeds and increase workforce capacity via personnel training.
The two sides agreed to carry out sustainable cooperation on hydrological data sharing and flood control of river Yarluzangbu/Brahmaputra, in view of its necessity to the disaster reduction in Bangladesh.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on water resources management, hydrological data sharing, flood control and disaster reduction, based on the exchange of letters between the Ministries of Water Resources of the two countries in 2005.
At the request of the Bangladesh side, the Chinese side agreed to provide assistance for dredging of riverbeds and for capacity building through training of personnel.
Sources & References
- Three agreements signed between Bangladesh and China at summit talks; China assures preferential treatment for some Bangladeshi products’ access to Chinese market to reduce trade imbalance (Full story)
- Joint statement between the People's Republic of China and the People's republic of Bangladesh
- International Water Law and the Quest for Common Security, ater
- Energy and Food Security of China and Riparian Countries of Mekong River in the Context of Climate Change
- Hydrological data management and International Cooperation of China
- Agreements/MoUs between Bangladesh countries of Far East
- Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of Bangladesh
- China to give Brahmaputra flow data to Bangladesh 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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Government of Bangladesh
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