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Chinese Government provides RMB 68.74 million grant for Integrated Government Clearance Center Construction Project

¥68.74M RMB

Funder	China Ministry of Commerce
Recipient Organization	Government of Mauritius
Country	Mauritius
Start Date	Jan 01, 2016
End Date	Dec 30, 2029
Duration	5,112 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`56004`

Grant Description

In 2016, the Chinese Government provided an RMB 68.74 million grant to the Government of Mauritius for the Integrated Government Clearance Center (IGCC) Construction Project.

The purpose of this project is to build a New Cargo and Freeport Zone to house the customs officials from the Mauritius Revenue Authority and other government agencies involved in clearance of goods, including agro-industry, fisheries and health. This project involves the provision of furniture and equipment.

Around 30 hectares of land next to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plaisance have been set aside for the IGCC. On July 26, 2019, the Government of Mauritius issued an invitation for bids on the IGCC Construction Project. On January 26, 2020, a foundation stone laying ceremony took place for this project.

Then, on January 26, 2022, an inauguration for the center was held.

📋 Staff Comments

This project is also known as the Integrated Government Clearance Centre Project.One media source - 'Modern Mauritius gains a glittering tourism gateway' claims that the project was financed through a concessional loan from China Eximbank with a 2% interest rate and a 15-year maturity.

📚 Sources & References

PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2016/17 ‐‐‐ 2020/21
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Invitation for Bids
Integrated Governmental Clearance Centre to facilitate trade in Mauritius
Mauritius Revenue Authority- IGCC and ICD 2020
Modern Mauritius gains a glittering tourism gateway
Public Sector Investor Programme
MRA’s Integrated Customs Clearance Centre is part of a major development plan in the airport area, says PM 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.