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Chinese Government provides additiional RMB 40 million grant for Godomey Interchange Construction Project (Linked to Record ID#58712, #117)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Benin |
| Country | Benin |
| Start Date | Dec 29, 2008 |
| End Date | Mar 01, 2030 |
| Duration | 7,732 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 85366 |
Grant Description
On December 29, 2008, the Chinese Ambassador to Benin, Mr.
Geng Wenbing, and Benin's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean Marie Ehouzou signed an agreement, which committed an additional RMB 40 million of grant funding for the Godomey Interchange Construction Project, aside from an RMB 160 million grant provided in August 2008. The project involved the construction of the Godomey interchange on the outskirts of the capital city of Cotonou.
China Railway 14 Bureau Group Co., Ltd. was the contractor responsible for implementation. Construction was originally scheduled to begin in October 2008. A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 26, 2008. Construction began on December 29, 2008. The interchange was opened to traffic in 2011, but construction was still underway.
The precise project completion date is unknown.
Staff Comments
- This project is also known as the Godomey Roundabout Construction Project, the Godomey Fly Over Construction Project, and the Godomey Overpass Construction Project. The French project title is Échangeur de Godomey. The Chinese project title is 贝宁科托努立交桥项目 or 援贝宁科托努立交桥 or 科托努立交桥项目 or 科托努立交桥.
- In August 2008, the Chinese Government provided RMB 160 million for the project (see Project ID#117) 3. In 2014, the Chinese Government provided an RMB 33.69 million grant to the Government of Benin for the Godomey Interchange Canal and Landscaping Project (see Project ID#58712).
Sources & References
- 中国援建贝宁的戈多美立交桥项目奠基
- Echangeurs routiers
- PROJECT APPRAISAL DOCUMENT ON A PROPOSED GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF SDR 57.9 MILLION (US$90 MILLION EQUIVALENT) TO THE REPUBLIC OF COTE D‟IVOIRE FOR THE SECOND PHASE PROJECT OF THE ABIDJAN-LAGOS TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION PROGRAM (ALTTFP)
- Allocution prononcée par Monsieur GENG Wenbing
- Ambassadeur de Chine près le Bénin, lors de la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre de l'échangeur de Godomey
- 塞舌尔邀请中国在其境内建军事基地打击海盗
- China
- Benin sign economic, technological cooperation pact
- 贝宁科托努市副市长雷阿迪访问中铁十四局
- 驻贝宁大使陶卫光陪同亚伊总统视察我援建立交桥和公路项目
- 贝宁科托努立交桥项目
- 驻贝宁大使陶卫光视察立交桥和公路项目
- 援贝宁科托努立交桥
- 贝宁：海外建设与投资的热土 参加贝宁投资贸易推介会侧记
- Bénin: échangeur de Godomey, les béninois toujours sur leur soif
- Godomey Interchange in Cotonou, Échangeur de Godomey, http://www.gouv.bj/grands-chantiers/echangeurs-routiers
- 对外投资合作国别（地区）指南
- Quarante ans de cooperation sino-beninoise en 10 points
- Allocution prononcée par Monsieur GENG Wenbing
- Ambassadeur de Chine près le Bénin, lors de la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre de l'échangeur de Godomey
- Allocution de Monsieur GENG Wenbing, ambassadeur de la République Populaire de Chine près la République du Bénin, lors de la cérémonie de pose de première pierre de l'école de Kétou 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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