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Chinese Government provides $8 million grant for Customs Inspection Equipment Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Country | Timor-Leste |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2012 |
| End Date | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Duration | 5,462 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 38137 |
Grant Description
In 2012, the Chinese Government and the Government of Timor-Leste signed a grant agreement worth $773,251.68 for the Customs Inspection Equipment Project.
The purpose of the project was to acquire and install 7 x-ray scanners (customs inspection equipment) for use in the Dili Port (exact locational coordinates: -8.55241, 125.57356). Nuctech Company Limited (中国同方威视公司) was the contractor responsible for implementation. The scanners arrived at the Dili Port on February 10, 2012.
An official handover ceremony took place on March 18, 2012.
According to the Government of Timor-Leste’s Aid Transparency Portal (ATP), the project was officially completed on January 17, 2013. The ATP also indicates that the Chinese Government ultimately disbursed $8,033,419.02 of grant funding for the project. The ATP Record IDentification Number is 87292534325.
Staff Comments
This project is also known as the X-Ray Scanner for Customs Project. The Chinese project title is 东帝汶安检设备.
Sources & References
- 中国援助东帝汶安检设备举行移交仪式
- People’s Republic of China donates X-Ray to the TL Customs Services, 2013 Development Cooperation Report For Timor-Leste
- X-Ray Scanner for customs
- A Promising New Trend? Factors Driving China’s Growing Trilateral Aid Cooperation
- X-Ray Scanner for customs
- 中国向东帝汶政府移交援助安检设备
- Customs Service receives X-Ray systems
- 田大使在援东安检设备交接仪式上的讲话
- Chinese Aid in the Pacific 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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