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Chinese Government provides $3 million grant — via ETCA — for the provision of equipment to rehabilitate the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet and Folkloric Ensemble and other unspecified activities (Linked to Record ID#66128)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Albanian Ministry of Culture |
| Country | Albania |
| Start Date | May 09, 2017 |
| End Date | Jun 05, 2029 |
| Duration | 4,410 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 66132 |
Grant Description
In 2017, the Chinese Government provided a $2 million grant — through an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) — to the Government of Albania for the provision of equipment to rehabilitate the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet and Folkloric Ensemble and other unspecified activities.
On May 9th, 2017, the Chinese government allocated 10mln for the renovation of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre and People’s Ensemble. The recipient of this grant was the Ministry of Culture. The estimated completion date for the project is September 15th, 2020. The inauguration of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet occurred five years after reconstruction.
Staff Comments
It appears that the proceeds from this grant were to fund the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet, and Folkloric Ensemble Reconstruction Project (captured in Project ID#66128). Therefore, to minimize the risk of double-counting, AidData has categorized the record as an umbrella project for the time being. Project ID#66128 is also associated with rehabilitation of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet and Folkloric Ensemble.
Sources & References
- 中阿签署经济技术合作协定
- Marrëveshje ekonomike-teknike Kinë- Shqipëri; Thellohen marrëdhëniet e bashkëpunimit
- Agreement of cooperation Albania-China signed
- USD 3 mln grant for our country
- National Theatre of Opera and Ballet will relocate to another building
- Ermonela Jaho & Plácido Domingo Headline Albania’s National Theatre of Opera and Ballet Reopening 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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Albanian Ministry of Culture
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