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Chinese Government provides RMB 20 million grant for Diplomatic Learning Center Construction Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Country | Timor-Leste |
| Start Date | Dec 06, 2010 |
| End Date | Jan 25, 2031 |
| Duration | 7,355 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 38123 |
Grant Description
On December 6, 2010, China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Government of Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a grant agreement worth $3,303,860.80 (RMB 20 million) for the Diplomatic Learning Center Construction Project.
The purpose of the project was to construct a 2488 square meter building that would serve as a high-level training academy for Timor’s diplomats.
The project involved the construction of a training center in the capital city of Dili with a consul and protocol department, dining hall, warehouse, garage, and parking shed.
China IPPR International Engineering Corporation and China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Corporation (SIETC) were the contractors responsible for project design and implementation. A construction contract was issued in December 2010. Construction commenced on May 18, 2012 and was completed on July 31, 2013.
The project was officially completed and handed over to the local authorities on December 19, 2013.
Chinese Ambassador Tian Guangfeng and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Constancio Pinto attended the ceremony on behalf of their respective governments.
According to the Government of Timor-Leste’s Aid Transparency Portal (ATP), the Chinese Government ultimately disbursed $1,684,960.52 of grant funding for the project. The ATP Record IDentification Number is 87292534322.
Staff Comments
This project is also known as the Study Center for Diplomats Project, the Diplomatic Learning Centre Construction Project, or the Chinese-aided Diplomatic Learning Centre Project. The Chinese project title is 帝汶外交学习中心项目 or 中国援东帝汶外交学习中心项目 or 外交学习中心项目. The Portuguese project title is Centro de Estudo para Diplomatas, Centro de Estudos Diplomáticos (CED) or Instituto de Estudos Diplomáticos or Estabelecimento do Centro de Estudos Diplomáticos or Construção do Centro de Estudos Diplomáticos (CED).
Sources & References
- 中国援东帝汶外交学习中心项目举行移交仪式
- 中国援东帝汶外交学习中心项目举行奠基仪式
- Speech of Ambassador Mr Tian Guangfeng in commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the foundation of the People's Republic of China
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- China to gift another building to East Timor, for Diplomatic Studies Centre
- Study Center for Diplomats
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- Centre for Diplomatic Studies already has a construction contract signed
- Sentru ba Estudu Diplomátiku asina ona kontratu ba konstrusaun
- 公司中标东帝汶外交学习中心项目
- Study Center for Diplomats
- REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
- Chinese Aid In the Pacific (Map) 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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