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Chinese Government provide $2 million grant — via UNDP-China South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund — for disaster recovery project in Antigua and Barbuda

$2M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund \|Government of Antigua and Barbuda
Country	Antigua and Barbuda
Start Date	Nov 01, 2017
End Date	Jul 04, 2026
Duration	3,167 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`87791`

Grant Description

\In November 2017, the Chinese Government provided a $17 million grant to the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund in order to partner with UNDP in support of the recovery and reconstruction efforts in five countries: (1) a $4 million disaster recovery project in Bangladesh (captured via Record ID#87786); (2) a $4 million disaster recovery project in Nepal (captured via Record ID#53718); (3) a $4 million disaster recovery project in Pakistan (captured via Record ID#87787); and (4) a $2 million project for rebuilding 302 homes, schools, medical facilities, and government facilities on Barbuda Island (captured via Record ID#87791); and (5) a $3 million disaster recovery project in the Commonwealth of Dominica (captured via Record ID#55325).

The purpose of the disaster recovery project in Barbuda was to completely replace the roofs of 250 hurricane-affected houses by June 30, 2018. All of these houses were affected by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. The project commenced on January 14, 2018 when the distribution of roofing materials began.

As of May 18, 2018, 50.4% of the houses were completely re-roofed and re-roofing activities were underway in 45.6% of the houses. The project was complete on June 30, 2018 and a project completion ceremony was held on July 12, 2018.

📋 Staff Comments

This project is known as the Chinese-aid funded Post-Disaster Roof Restoration Project.
The Chinese Government and UNDP first established the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund in 2016. It is unclear how much in total China has contributed to this special fund.

📚 Sources & References

UNDP and China signed agreements on South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund projects
South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund Brochure
王宪民大使出席巴布达岛飓风受损房屋修复项目启动仪式
UNDP mobilized US$25 million, restored buildings and boosted preparedness in hurricane-affected Caribbean
China’s First Global Recovery Aid Rebuilds Over 250 Barbuda Roofs After Hurricane Irma
驻安提瓜和巴布达大使王宪民出席巴布达岛飓风受损房屋修复项目竣工典礼
驻安提瓜和巴布达大使王宪民出席巴布达岛飓风受损房屋修复项目启动仪式
Antigua and Barbuda,China,United States : Roof repairs begin in Barbuda with US$2 million support from China Aid
Chinese tourism investments flow into Antigua and Barbuda despite risks
Government of Antigua and Barbuda
China Aid and UNDP Roof Restoration Initiative
China’s First Global Recovery Aid Rebuilds Over 250 Barbuda Roofs After Hurricane Irma
Officials satisfied with Barbuda re-roofing programme 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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Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund |Government of Antigua and Barbuda

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