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Chinese Government provides RMB 250 million grant — via ETCA — for Youth Center Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Sierra Leone |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Start Date | Feb 22, 2013 |
| End Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Duration | 4,846 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 62807 |
Grant Description
On February 22, 2013, the President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, announced that China granted 250 million RMB to Sierra Leone for development projects, according to Awoko News.
China Daily, People's Daily, and Alibaba report that this amount is part of an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) and that the government of Sierra Leone plans to use the 250 million Yuan to build a a training center for young people.
Staff Comments
1. Awoko reports a RMB 250 million grant announced after President Koroma's visit to China from June 24-July 1, 2013. The RMB 250 million is approximately equivalent to $30 million USD, and the article lists support for the youth center, so they are assumed to be the same grant.
Sources & References
- Sierra Leone: 250 RMB Chinese Grant for Salone
- China grants 30 mln USD to Sierra Leone for construction
- China grants $30m to Sierra Leone
- China grants $30m to Sierra Leone
- Economic and Financial Review January - June 2013
- China grants $30m to Sierra Leone for construction
- China grants 30 mln USD to Sierra Leone for construction
- China grants 30 M USD to Sierra Leone for construction 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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