China gives grant of $200,000 USD to Fiji for rural development and cyclone relief

On January 31, 2008 China signed an agreement to give Fiji a grant of $200,000 to rebuild after Cyclone Gene and to also help with rural development. In February, 2008 it was reported that the monetary grant had been received. 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.