ZTE pledges 1 million BR to equip a laboratory at University of Addis Ababa

$1M USD

Funder	ZTE Corporation (formerly Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation)
Recipient Organization	Addis Ababa University (AAU)
Country	Ethiopia
Start Date	Oct 30, 2004
End Date	Feb 05, 2031
Duration	9,594 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`60453`

Grant Description

On October 30, 2004, ZTE Corporation and the University of Addis Ababa Institute of Technology signed a memorandum of cooperation worth 1 million BR.

According to the memorandum, ZTE pledged to provide telecommunications network equipment to the University to help them establish a scientific research laboratory. After the completion of the laboratory, the two sides will jointly carry out experimental activities. At the same time, ZTE will provide relevant training to Ethiopia.

It is unclear whether the equipment was ever delivered.

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中兴公司与亚的斯亚贝巴大学技术学院签署合作备忘录 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.