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China provides $1 Million USD food aid to North Korea Food Aid through World Food Program in 2011 (Linked to Record ID#72146 and #73798)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) |
| Country | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2011 |
| End Date | Jul 11, 2031 |
| Duration | 7,496 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 63006 |
Grant Description
In 2011, China granted 1 million USD for the provision of food aid to the World Food Programme (WFP) for emergency relief activities in North Korea, which was suffering from extreme food shortages.
This was the first time the Chinese government specified that 1 million USD of its support for the WFP Emergency Food Assistance to Vulnerable Groups Project be directed to the DPRK. According to financial tracking service flow ID 88535, the flow date is July 5, 2011. It is Linked to Record ID#72146, $1m to the WFP for North Korea in 2012, and #73798, $1m in 2013.
In 2011, the WFP secured a total of 38 million USD for North Korea.
Sources & References
- Sweden
- China Pledge US$2.6 Million for N. Korea Food Aid
- The Curious Case of China’s Aid to North Korea
- 中国援助朝鲜粮食内幕——走私量远大于正式出口
- EMOP in in 107 Counties in 8 Provinces (Ryanggang
- North Hamgyong
- South Hamgyong
- South Phyongan
- North Hwanghae
- South Hwanghae
- Kangwon
- Nampo)
- Is Canada quietly feeding North Koreans? by Erich Weingartner 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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