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Chinese government provides food aid to Zambia in November 2021
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Start Date | Nov 04, 2021 |
| End Date | Jul 09, 2030 |
| Duration | 3,169 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 92791 |
Grant Description
On November 4, 2021, the Chinese government provided food aid to Zambia. The donation included 3,099 tons of Chinese yellow corn. This food was donated to help citizens of Zambia overcome the aftermath of recent droughts. The maize will be distributed to vulnerable families by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) of Zambia.
The monetary value of this donation is unknown. A handover ceremony was held for this donation in Lusaka, Zambia. Dr.
Situmbeko Musokotwane, the Minister of Finance and National Planning of Zambia, and Li Jie, the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, attended the ceremony and delivered speeches.
The Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Vice President of Zambia, the Acting Coordinator of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) of Zambia, Counselor Liu Guoyu of the Chinese Embassy, and other representatives from China and Zambia also attended the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, Minister Musokotuwa and Ambassador Li Jie jointly signed the handover certificate for this donation.
Sources & References
- 李杰大使出席中国援赞比亚人道主义紧急粮食援助物资交接仪式
- Speech on the Handover Ceremony of Humanitarian Food Aid to the Government of Zambia
- China hands over donated maize to Zambia
- 驻赞比亚大使出席中国援赞比亚人道主义紧急粮食援助物资交接仪式
- 驻赞比亚大使出席中国援赞比亚人道主义紧急粮食援助物资交接仪式
- 李杰大使出席中国援赞比亚人道主义紧急粮食援助物资交接仪式 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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