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Chinese Government provides ETB 64.7 million grant for Anti-Locust Supplier Equipment
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Ethiopia Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Start Date | May 06, 2019 |
| End Date | Nov 03, 2032 |
| Duration | 4,930 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 91804 |
Grant Description
According to the Government of Ethiopia’s Aid Management Platform, on May 6, 2019, the Chinese Government and the Government of Ethiopia signed a grant agreement worth ETB 64,768,991 for the Anti-Locust Supplier Equipment Project.
The purpose of the project was to supply anti-locust equipment — including 72 tons of pesticides, 2,000 units of hand-held ULV sprayers, as well as 20,000 sets of personal protective gear — to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chinese Government disbursed ETB 64,768,991 in support of this project on May 10, 2019.
The equipment was delivered on October 19, 2020.
In 2019 and 2020, Ethiopia was suffering from the worst desert locust invasion in about 25-years, affecting major crop-producing parts of the country.
Staff Comments
1. The system identification number for this project in the Government of Ethiopia’s Aid Management Platform (AMP) is 87143497127234.
Sources & References
- Batch of Anti-Locust Supplier Equipment
- Roundup: China donates much-needed anti-locust materials to Ethiopia
- China Donates Locust Control Equipment
- Insecticide, #China donates batch of anti-locust equipment
- Desert locust upsurge in Horn of Africa ends, says FAO 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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Ethiopia Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
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