China grants funds for a Solar Street Light Project in Djibouti

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Djibouti
Country	Djibouti
Start Date	Jan 01, 2011
End Date	Mar 29, 2028
Duration	6,297 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`59576`

Grant Description

On 7 and 8 December 2011, the Chinese Ambassador and Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation signed an exchange of letters for the Solar Street Light Project. The Chinese government financed this project with a grant of an unknown value.

On 10 April 2012, ZTE Corporation signed the implementation contract of China-aided solar street lighting project in Djibouti. Work plans involved the installation of 300 solar power street lights in two areas of Djibouti City.

The purpose of this project was to protect the personal and property safety of the Djiboutian people as well as provide support for their development of green energy. The official handover ceremony took place on 18 November 2013.

📚 Sources & References

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布提市长参加太阳能路灯照明项目签字仪式
吉民族团结国务秘书出席我援吉太阳能路灯项目交接仪式
MAYOR OF DJIBOUTI / EMBASSY OF CHINA: PUBLIC LIGHTING WITH SOLAR PANELS 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.