Chinese Government grants USD 140 million to the Cambodian Government to aid with urgent development projects in October 2020

$140M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Cambodia
Country	Cambodia
Start Date	Oct 12, 2020
End Date	Dec 31, 2033
Duration	4,828 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`94984`

Grant Description

On October 12, 2020, the Chinese Government provided the Cambodian Government with USD 140 million to be used towards its urgent development projects.

The grant is expected to be allocated towards projects in Sihanoukville, including the Hong Kong submarine fiber optic cable, the National Road 71C, the rural power transmission line, and the boosting of rice production and export.

Additionally, the grant is expected to be used to increase irrigation and flood protection projects in Kampong Speu province’s Prek Tnaot River, and to upgrade National Roads 41, 33, and 31.

📋 Staff Comments

1. AidData codes status as 'Pipeline: Commitment' because official signing took place for this grant but implementation of these funds or completion of projects using these funds has yet to be confirmed.

📚 Sources & References

China gives $140 million in grants for Cambodia’s development projects
China provides around $140 million in grants for development
China extends 140 mln USD grant aid on Cambodia’s development projects 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.