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Chinese Government provides USD 10 million grant for Phase IV of China-Aided LBS Technical Cooperation Project for the Liberia Broadcasting System (Linked to Record ID#30313)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Liberia |
| Country | Liberia |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Sep 17, 2027 |
| Duration | 3,546 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 55542 |
Grant Description
In September 2018, the Chinese Government provided a $10 million grant to the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) for the China-Aided LBS Technical Cooperation Project, following President Weah’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping at the 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).According to Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Fu Jijun, at the handover event, the goal of the project was to ‘promote and propagate Liberia’s policy agenda across the nation.’ The project was implemented by China Building Technology Group Co.
Ltd.
While the Ebola outbreak provided an obstacle for the construction team, the project was ultimately completed in two phases. The central control point of the LBS is in Monrovia.
However, there are relay stations in six other counties—Bomi, Lofa, Grand Bassa, Maryland, Margibi, and Grand Gedeh—out of fifteen political sub-divisions of Liberia.
One goal of the project was to construct modern studios, some of which will be used for commercial purposes to free up airtime and development programs.
The project had been in the works since 2016, with the planned implementation date being January 1, 2016 and the planned completion date being December 31, 2018. However, funding was not secured until 2018, and the completion date did not come until June 2019.
On June 18, 2019, the Government of the Republic of Liberia and the People’s Republic of China participated in a project handover ceremony.
Both sides of the agreement confirmed that they had completed their commitments under an agreement previously stipulated in an ‘Exchange of Notes’. Then, on October 14, 2020, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. Mr.
Ren Yisheng attended the Official Turning Over of the Mantle of Authority of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) to Liberia’s new Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism (MICAT).
The project represented the fourth phase of a Chinese technical assistance program to support the Liberia Broadcasting System.
Staff Comments
- Project ID#30313 captures the first phase of the project. While this project is the fourth phase of continued technical assistance from China to the LBS, funding was independently provided and committed for this project in 2018.
- Although this project is known as Phase IV of the ‘China-Aided LBS Technical Cooperation Project’, it was financed and created independently of past ETCAs and projects. The project was named a Phase IV project to refer to it as the fourth installment of Chinese technical assistance to LBS. As a result, the $10 million grant used to fund this project did not come out of past ETCAs, such as the one captured via Project ID#30738.
Sources & References
- 利比里亚总统维阿发表国情咨文总结执政一年来发展成就多个中国项目在列
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- Liberia: China Rejuvenates ‘Old School’ State-owned Media
- Foreign Minister Impressed By Chinese – Aided Project at Liberia Broadcasting Service
- Liberia
- China Sign Handover and Acceptance Notes -As China Completes Phase Four of China-Aided Broadcasting Technical Assistance Project
- Chinese Ambassador H.E. Mr. Ren Yisheng Attends The Official Turning Over of Mantle of Authority of the Liberia Broadcasting System
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- Turkey, and Russia influence the media in Africa
- Remarks by Chinese Ambassador H.E. Ren Yisheng at the Official Inauguration of the LBS Digital Television and Radio Studios 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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