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Members of Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs take Chinese Language Lessons
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2016 |
| End Date | Jun 13, 2033 |
| Duration | 6,373 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 53113 |
Grant Description
On November 4, 2016, the opening ceremony for Chinese language classes for Kenyan diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was attended by Chinese Ambassador Liu Xianfa and other Chinese and Kenyan officials.
The classes were organized by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya and provided by the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi.
The lessons come as a part of China and Kenya's efforts to enhance diplomatic relations and provide educational opportunities to strengthen government, economic, and cultural ties.
The classes are designed to last four months and consist of 96 hours of language lessons, the recipients of which will include 30 diplomats and the director and ambassador of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The members who excel and earn good test scores in these classes will be provided the opportunity to study further in China. The project appears to be complete now, although its cost is unknown.
Staff Comments
The Crs sector for this project was coded as other multisector because this project appears to target the education and government sectors. the project also appears to have both developmental and representational intent.
Sources & References
Ambassador Liu Xianfa of Kenya attended the opening ceremony of the Chinese language training course for officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya 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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