Chinese Government signs 60 billion shilling agreement to support industry, infrastructure, and business in Tanzania

$60M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Tanzania
Country	Tanzania
Start Date	Jun 24, 2019
End Date	Nov 09, 2032
Duration	4,887 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`71421`

Grant Description

On June 24, 2019, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Kabudi attended the signing of a financial aid agreement worth 60 billion shillings (about $26 million).

It was signed by the deputy director of the National Agency for International Development Cooperation (CIDCA), Zhou Liujun.

The Chinese government will provide unconditional financial aid funds for Tanzania to support a number of key projects in the fields of industry, infrastructure, and business environment in Tanzania.

The implementation of the project includes the upgrading of the Kikwete Cardiology Institute, the Ruhuji and Rumakali hydropower stations, the Central Railway, and the construction of the Standard Gauge Central Railway.

In addition, the Chinese government has pledged to support the infrastructure construction of Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania.

📚 Sources & References

中坦两国政府签署2600万美元财政援助协议
中国政府将通过优惠贷款和无偿援助支持坦重大项目建设
中坦两国政府签署2600万美元财政援助协议 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.