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Chinese Government provides RMB 52 million grant for Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 3 Reconstruction Project (Linked to Record ID#64693, #64690)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Laos |
| Country | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
| Start Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| End Date | Jun 06, 2030 |
| Duration | 4,683 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 64663 |
Grant Description
On March 16, 2017, a feasibility study for the Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 3 Reconstruction Project was completed.
Then, on August 10, 2017, the Chinese Government and the Government of Laos signed a grant agreement for the Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 3 Reconstruction Project. China’s Ministry of Commerce committed approximately RMB 52 million (70 billion kip) of grant funding or the project.
The grant proceeds were to be used by the Government of Laos to finance an EPC contract, which was signed on January 6, 2018.
The purpose of this project was to give Lao National Television (LNTV), which is located in the capital city of Vientiane, the ability to produce high-definition (HD) programs. It involved the upgrading and transformation of its studios, editing systems, transmission and conversion systems.
It also involved the provision of high-definition studio vehicles, portable transmission equipment, and a 3-year period of technical cooperation.
Jiangsu Jiangdu Construction Group Co., Ltd. and Beijing Century Sage Scientific Co., Ltd. were the contractors responsible for implementation. They work in close coordination with LNTV and China’s Radio-Film & Television Design & Research Institute. The project commenced on December 10, 2018. Then, a formal commencement ceremony took place on February 28, 2019.
The project was completed on August 9, 2019 and a formal handover ceremony took place on September 6, 2019.
Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Savankhone Razmountry, Director General of Lao National Television, Mr Bounchao Phichit, Counsellor of the Economic and Commercial Counsellor’s Office at the Chinese Embassy to Laos, Mr Wang Qihui, and officials from both countries attended the handover ceremony.
Following the completion of the project, the Chinese Government provided technical and operational support and training courses for Lao officials until August 2022.
Staff Comments
- This project is also known as the LNTV HD Upgrade Project and the Channel 3 System Upgrade Project. The Chinese project title is 援老挝国家电视台3频道技术合作项目.
- Project ID#64693 captures Stage 1 of the project, and Project ID#64690 captures Stage 2 of the project.
- This project is the third phase of a larger project (captured in Umbrella Project ID#64191).
Sources & References
- China to help Laos upgrade its national TV channel
- 中方移交援建的老挝国家电视台三频道升级改造项目
- 中国援老挝国家电视台三频道升级改造项目实施协议签约
- LAO NATIONAL TV CHANNEL 3 DIGITALISATION BEGINS
- Lao National TV sharpens vision with China- supported HD upgrade
- 中国援老挝国家电视台三频道改造项目开工仪式在万象举行
- 中国援助老挝升级改造国家电视台3频道
- 援老挝国家电视台三频道改造项目移交仪式在万象举行 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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