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China donates 3 million USD worth of rice to Guinea-Bissau
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Guinea-Bissau |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Start Date | Sep 03, 2018 |
| End Date | Dec 15, 2032 |
| Duration | 5,217 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 57743 |
Grant Description
At the 3rd China-Africa Cooperation Forum (FOCAC) in Beijing on September 3-4, 2018, the Chinese government agreed to donate US$3 million worth of rice to Guinea-Bissau. The donation consisted of 2,638 tons of rice. As of April 27, 2019, the project has been completed.
However, according to media reports, 170 tons of the rice was seized and confiscated by Guinea-Bissau's government, in particular, the country's minister of agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry.
It is unknown whether the police department was able to arrest the minister and distribute the rice to the people or not.
Sources & References
- Guinea-Bissau disappointed with funds from Beijing FOCAC
- Guinea-Bissau: the saga of rice donated by China and diverted continues
- Guinea-Bissau gets support from China for an agricultural project
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Government of Guinea-Bissau
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