Completed Development AidData Chinese Aid

China provides 2.6 billion CFA interest-free loan to Central African Republic for mobile vehicle inspection systems (ETCA)

$4.33M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of the Central African Republic
Country	Central African Republic
Start Date	Nov 30, 2009
End Date	Apr 01, 2026
Duration	5,966 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`56506`

Grant Description

China provides 2.6 billion CFA interest-free loan to Central African Republic for mobile vehicle inspection systems (ETCA) On November 30, 2009, the Chinese Government and the Government of Central African Republic signed an interest-free loan agreement worth 2.6 billion CFA to purchase mobile container/vehicle testing equipment.

The purpose of the equipment was to help CAR customs officials curb smuggling activities and thereby increase customs revenue. Nuctech Company Ltd. was the contractor responsible for implementation. The equipment was successfully delivered to CAR’s Ministry of Finance and Budget on May 17, 2010.

📋 Staff Comments

The Chinese project title is 两套集装箱检测设备. The French project title is Deux systèmes d’inspection mobile de conteneurs véhicules.

📚 Sources & References

Centrafrique : La République Populaire de Chine accorde un prêt sans intérêt de 2,6 milliards Fcfa à la République Centrafricaine
中国、中非签署经济技术合作协定
我援助中非两套集装箱检测设备
Central African Republic: Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility—Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Central African Republic
Remise de deux systèmes d’inspection mobiles de conteneurs
Chinese Loans to Africa Database 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.