China Donates $4.5 Million USD to Install 500 Surveillance Cameras to Bolivia (Linked to Record ID#71673)

In 2013, the Chinese government gave Bolivia $4.5 million for the purchase and installation of 500 surveillance cameras to four cities in the Bolivian project, Video Monitoring System and Electronic Surveillance.

The project is in its first phase with 500 cameras to go out to the cities of La Paz (130), El Alto (120), Cochabamba (120) and Santa Cruz (130), with the aim to reduce crime rates and to improve the living conditions of the citizens through the implementation of technology.

To this end, China will invest in software, machinery and equipment adding up to $4,033,508 and $466,492 in costs of ancillary services. 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.