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China donates 5.949 tons of rice worth 4.1 billion FCFA to Niger in June 2020
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Niger Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management |
| Country | Niger |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2020 |
| End Date | Dec 24, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,914 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 92866 |
Grant Description
On June 30, 2020, a handover ceremony for the food aid donation of 5.949 tons of rice worth 4.1 billion FCFA was held. This donation is part of the Chinese Government's Food Aid Project, "中国政府粮食援助项目". Chinese Ambassador to Niger, HE Mr. Zhang Lijun, and the Minister of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management, HE Mr.
Magagi Laouan were both in attendance at the ceremony which took place at the Office des Produits Vivriers du Niger (OPVN) store in Niamey. According to the Chinese Embassy's website, this donation will benefit 400,000 people in the 8 regions of the country. The donation symbolizes a continued friendship between the two countries, especially in light of COVID-19.
This ceremony was originally scheduled for March 2020, but could not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, the distribution of food began in April 2020. This donation is the 5th of its kind in 4-years.
Staff Comments
1. This donation is part of the Chinese Government's Food Aid Project, '中国政府粮食援助项目'.
Sources & References
- Chinese Embassy in Niamey
- Chinese food aid of 5.949 tons of rice has just arrived in Niger
- Ambassador Zhang Lijun Attends the Handover Ceremony of the Chinese Government's Food Aid Project
- People's Republic of China donates 5,949 tonnes of rice to Niger
- Ambassador to Niger Attends the Handover Ceremony of the Chinese Government's Food Aid Project
- L’aide humanitaire qu’apporte la Chine au Niger 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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Niger Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management
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