Chinese Government provides RMB 58.85 million grant for Customs Inspection Equipment Project (Linked to Record ID#56135)

On December 13 and 20, 2016, a Chinese Embassy official and the Foreign Minister of Cape Verde signed an exchange of letters for a Customs Inspection Equipment Project.

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) was the source of funding and it committed RMB 58.85 million ($10 million USD) in total. The purpose of this project was to modernize Cabo Verde's customs services.

It involved the provision and installation of the following equipment: a mobile vehicle/container scanner (for use at Boa Vista Port), two luggage scanners (for use at Praia and Sal international airports), and an automated customs clearance system (for use at Praia port but also for all other import/export centers).

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.