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Chinese Government provides $6 million grant for Customs and Border Security Improvement Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Start Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Aug 09, 2032 |
| Duration | 5,030 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 92138 |
Grant Description
In November 2018, the Chinese Government and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda signed a $6 million grant agreement for a Customs and Border Security Improvement Project. The project was initially conceived in July 2016.
The purpose of the project was to acquire and install surveillance equipment — including a mobile container or vehicle inspection system, an X-ray inspection system, a radioactive material monitoring system, an X-ray CT inspection system, 20 sets of hand-held metal detectors, and 3 sets of portable trace explosives / drug detectors — at St.
John’s Port and V. C. Bird International Airport.
The ultimate objective of the project was to improve the efficiency of customs' detection of imported goods, and strengthen the capability of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda government to combat smuggling and drug trafficking. The equipment was officially handed over to the local authorities on December 6, 2019.
Sun Ang, the Chinese ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, signed the handover certificates with Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
Staff Comments
1. This project is also known as the Port Surveillance Equipment Project, the Port and Airport Inspection Equipment Project, and the Inspection Equipment Project. The Chinese project title is 安巴港口和机场检测设备.
Sources & References
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- 驻安提瓜和巴布达大使孙昂与安巴总理布朗签署援安巴港口和机场检测设备交接证书
- 驻安提瓜和巴布达大使孙昂与安巴总理布朗签署援安巴港口和机场检测设备交接证书
- 驻安提瓜和巴布达大使孙昂与安巴总理布朗签署援安巴港口和机场检测设备交接证书
- China donates new scanners to Antigua and Barbuda 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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Government of Antigua and Barbuda
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