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Chinese Government provides a grant for Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages Project (linked to Record ID#57618)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Start Date | Dec 05, 2015 |
| End Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Duration | 3,738 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 56742 |
Grant Description
On December 4-5, 2015, at the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg, the Chinese Government agreed to provided a grant to the Government of Zambia for the Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages Project.
A total of 500 villages from all 10 provinces of Zambia were selected for implementation, reportedly benefiting 1,500 public areas and 10,000 households.
The project involved the installation of a free solar projection TV system and a solar digital TV integrated terminal in the public area of each village, as well as installation of free satellite TV set-top box receiving systems for 20 families with TV sets. StarTimes was the contractor responsible for implementation.
A project commencement ceremony was held on June 25, 2018 and a project completion ceremony was held on June 13, 2019. For more information on the 10,000 African Villages Project, see Record ID#57618.
Staff Comments
The Chinese project title is “万村通”项目.
Sources & References
- Zambia launches China-funded digital TV project to benefit 500 villages
- CTING LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
- 中国援非“万村通”赞比亚项目竣工
- 李杰大使在援赞比亚“万村通”项目竣工交接仪式上的讲话
- Zambia launches China-funded digital TV project to benefit 500 villages
- Zambia to roll out China-funded digital TV project
- 中国援非卫星电视 万村通民心通
- Zambia launches China-funded digital TV project to benefit 500 villages
- 中国援非“万村通”项目惠及赞比亚
- China-funded TV project in Zambia
- Zhang Maoyu
- Deputy Director Attends the Completion Ceremony of Zambia's Wancuntong Project
- Remarks at the Reception to Mark the Return and Departure of Zambian Students under the Chinese Government Scholarship Program
- Belt and Road FAQ HOME > Belt and Road FAQ Project Brief
- Speech on the Completion Ceremony of the China-aided Access to Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages Project in Zambia
- PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH FOR THE CEREMONIAL OPENING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE TWELFTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
- SPEECH for the OFFICIAL OPENING of the THIRD SESSION of the TWELFTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
- Zambia yesterday launched a Chinese-funded digital television project
- Zambia describes China-funded village television project as a success
- Friday, 14th September, 2018 The House met at 1000 hours 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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