Chinese government provides grant to South Sudan for the construction of Jur River Bridge in September 2020

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Office of the Minister of Roads and Bridges in South Sudan
Country	South Sudan
Start Date	Sep 24, 2020
End Date	Feb 16, 2029
Duration	3,067 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`93326`

Grant Description

On September 24, 2020, the Chinese government provided a grant to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges in South Sudan for South Sudan’s Jur River Bridge project ("朱尔河大桥项目").

This bridge is being constructed to connect Juba to the Bahr El Ghazal region, therefore promoting local trade, business, and transportation. The Chinese government will also assist in the construction and implementation of this project. The monetary value of this donation is unknown. A ceremony was held for this donation at the South Road and Bridge Department in Juba, South Sudan.

Ambassador Hua Ning, the South Road and Bridge Minister, Simon Mijok Mijak, the Deputy Foreign Minister, and the Deputy Finance Minister attended the ceremony and delivered speeches.

📚 Sources & References

China
South Sudan ink deal to construct key bridge
驻南苏丹大使华宁出席援南苏丹朱尔河大桥项目实施补充协议签字仪式
China
South Sudan ink deal to construct key bridge 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.