Chinese Government donates 20 million FCFA of agricultural supplies to Burkina Faso

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the People's Republic of China offered agricultural donations worth 20 million CFA francs to farmers in Bama (Hauts-Bassins) and Nariou (Central-West) in Ouagadougou. The donations were composed of seeds and chemical fertilizers (Urea and NPK). Specifically, 10 tons of Urea, 10 tons of NPK, and 3 tons of seeds were donated to Nariou and 11 tons of Urea, 12 tons of NPK, and 6 tons of seeds were donated to Bama. Sources: Ambassade de Chine au Burkina Faso, Rainfed project China offers inputs to producers, Projet Riz Pluvial, Un don d’ remis par l’Ambassadeur de Chine aux agriculteurs des Hauts-Bassins et de la région du Centre-Ouest. 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.