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Chinese Government provides grant for Prince Louis Rwagasore Statue Construction Project
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | China Urban Construction Design & Research Institute |
| Country | Burundi |
| Start Date | Aug 01, 2016 |
| End Date | Sep 10, 2032 |
| Duration | 5,884 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 57349 |
Grant Description
In 2016, the Chinese Government provided a grant to the Government of Burundi for the Prince Louis Rwagasore Statue Construction Project. The monetary value of this grant commitment is unknown.
The project involved the construction of a marble statue of Prince Louis Rwagasore at the Chanic roundabout within Bujumbura. China Urban Construction Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd, was the contractor responsible for project implementation. Construction began on on November 25, 2016 and the project was completed on February 15, 2017.
The statue has an 8-meter marble base and a copper bust of Prince Louis Rwagasore, who is considered to be a significant figure in the history of Burundi nationalism. He was prime minister, and he was assassinated shortly before Burundian independence.
Staff Comments
The French project title is le projet de construction de la statue du prince Louis Rwagasore. - The Chinese project title is 布隆迪王子塑像项目 or 布隆迪路易•鲁瓦加索尔王子塑像项目
Sources & References
- Chinese to erect statues to help Burundi honour national heroes
- La Chine s’engage à construire une statue de Rwagasore
- 我援布隆迪路易.鲁瓦加索尔王子塑像项目开工建设
- Picture of delegation to discuss statues
- 布隆迪专家代表团到城建院考察援布隆迪王子塑像项目
- Burundi : l'ambassadeur Zhuo salue le développement croissant des relations sino-burundaises à la veille de la fin de son mandat
- Monument du Prince Louis Rwagasore
- Le 55ème anniversaire de l'établissement des relations diplomatiques sino-burundaises
- 我援布隆迪路易•鲁瓦加索尔王子塑像项目开工建设
- 我援布隆迪路易•鲁瓦加索尔王子雕像项目竣工
- Ambassador to Burundi Li Changlin attended the handover ceremony of the statue project of Prince Rwa Gasol and President Ndayaye 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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