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Chinese Government donates $770,000 USD-worth of new equipment for vocational training in Madagascar (Linked to Record ID#67047)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Madagascar |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Start Date | Feb 18, 2019 |
| End Date | Aug 19, 2032 |
| Duration | 4,931 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 60831 |
Grant Description
On February 18, 2019 at the Technical and Professional High School of Ampasampito, the Chinese ambassador to Madagascar, Yang Xiaorong, presided over a donation of equipment worth $770,000 USD. Also present was Madagascar's Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Marie-Thérèse Volahaingo.
The donation was meant to help improve vocational education in Madagascar, especially the quality of training in public works, general mechanics and automotive mechanics, according to the ministry.
The donation included 20 theodolites, 20 electric cement mixers, 50 photovoltaic solar panels, 20 parallel lathes, 20 universal milling machines, 20 planers, and 20 diesel machines which will be distributed to the 22 Regions of Madagascar. Xinhua reports the same donated items as the Ministry.
As part of this project, China will send a team of three engineers and one translator to train students how to use this equipment (see linked Record ID#67047).
Sources & References
- Madagascar: China donates equipment to improve vocational training
- COOPÉRATION SINO-MALAGASY: REMISE DE DON DE MATÉRIELS ET ÉQUIPEMENTS DIDACTIQUES AUX ÉTABLISSEMENTS TECHNIQUES ET PROFESSIONNELS
- COOPÉRATION SINO-MALAGASY: REMISE DE DON DE MATÉRIELS ET ÉQUIPEMENTS DIDACTIQUES AUX ÉTABLISSEMENTS TECHNIQUES ET PROFESSIONNELS
- ENSEIGNEMENT TECHNIQUE ET PROFESSIONNEL : QUATRE INGÉNIEURS CHINOIS FORMENT 60 ENSEIGNANTS DES LYCÉES TECHNIQUES 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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Government of Madagascar
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