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Chinese Government pledges $169.4 million loan for the Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Road Project
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Malawi |
| Country | Malawi |
| Start Date | Oct 12, 2015 |
| End Date | Aug 22, 2033 |
| Duration | 6,524 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 57491 |
Grant Description
Chinese Government pledges $169.4 million loan for the Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Road Project On October 12, 2015, the Chinese Government pledged to provide a loan to the Government of Malawi worth $169.4 million for the Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Road Project (also known as the Neno-Mwanza Road Project and the Ntcheu-Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Turn-Off Project).
Construction of the project was ultimately undertaken by the Engineers Department of the Malawi Defence Forces. The road is reportedly 140 km in length. Work commenced April 3, 2018, and a groundbreaking was held June 10, 2018. The expected completion date of the project was April 2019. On May 11, 2019, it was reported that the project was near completion.
The Malawi National Transport Master Plan estimates a completion date between 2022 and 2027.
Staff Comments
- As of July 2023, AidData finds no evidence that the Chinese Government loan was ever finalized and officially committed-to; therefore, this project is status-coded as a pledge rather than a commitment or being in implementation for the time being.
- It was also reported that China Eximbank may have provided the loan for this project in lieu of the Chinese Government; however, it is unclear whether such a loan was ever formally approved.
Sources & References
- Malawi National Transport Master Plan: Final Report
- I promised Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Road
- I have delivered--Mutharika
- APM launches construction of Tsangano-Neno-Mwanza Road
- Approved 2017-18 Financial Statement
- Malawi set for economic breakthrough
- China approves K855bn Malawi projects
- Political Transition and Inclusive Development in Malawi: The democratic dividend
- Chinese fill aid void pumping Multi Billion Kwacha to Finance 7 priority Projects in Malawi
- Accelerating Malawi’s Economic Growth Annual Report
- DRAFT 2018/19 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
- K9.5 billion first phase of Tsangano-Neno road commences
- Malawi National Transport Master Plan
- President Mutharika secures 2nd phase of Chinese funded projects; Malawi-Sino relations paying off
- Ntcheu-Neno-Mwanza Road delays worry communities 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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