China CITIC funds agricultural technician scholarships in Angola

Funder	CITIC Construction Co., Ltd.
Recipient Organization	Angola
Country	Angola
Start Date	Jan 01, 2013
End Date	Apr 16, 2033
Duration	7,410 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`53265`

Grant Description

In 2013, CITIC Construction sponsored 19 Angolan agricultural technicians to go to Shihezi University in Xinjiang, China to attend a one-year professional training program in agricultural technology and farm management, covering the theory and technology of high-yield, high-quality and high-efficiency crop cultivation, digital farming and agricultural information technology, the theory and technology of livestock breeding, agricultural laboratory operation technology and farm management.

The trained Angolans are expected to ensure the functioning of the agricultural center set up by CITIC and train more local people.

📚 Sources & References

Chinese Cooperation in Mozambique and Angola: A Focus on Agriculture and Health
我校将首次承办“安哥拉高级农业技术人员培训班“ 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.