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Chinese Government provides grant — via ETCA — for unspecified activities (Linked to Record ID#85254)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Syria |
| Country | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Start Date | May 23, 2005 |
| End Date | Sep 21, 2032 |
| Duration | 9,983 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 85406 |
Grant Description
On May 23, 2005, the Chinese Government and the Government of Syria signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement (ETCA), which committed grant funding for an unspecified set of projects. The monetary value of this grant commitment is unknown.
Then, on March 2, 2008, the Chinese Government and the Government of Syria signed letters of exchange regarding Phase 2 of Campus Network Project (captured in the Record ID#85254). This agreement drew upon the funds that were committed through the ETCA.
Then, on March 2, 2008, the Chinese Government and the Government of Syria signed letters of exchange regarding Phase 2 of Campus Network Project. This agreement drew upon the funds that were committed through the ETCA on May 23, 2005.
The purpose of Phase 2 of the project funds were allocated to (from Record ID: 85254) was to extend the landline network linking Damascus University with all its campuses and with the Ministry of Higher Education. It involved an expansion of 4,872 telephone lines. ZTE Corporation was the contractor responsible for implementation.
Phase 2 officially commenced on December 30, 2009 and it was completed on December 30, 2010.
Sources & References
- The inauguration ceremony of the telephone network expansion project ... a true translation of Syrian-Chinese cooperation ... and the achievements on the ground
- Switches
- Telecoms & IT, المقاسم, الواقعحفل تدشين مشروع توسع الشبكة الهاتفية.. ترجمة حقيقية لتعاون سوري-صيني.. والانجازات على أرض 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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