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Chinese Government provides RMB 42.2 million grant for Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Expansion and Refurbishment Project in 2021

¥42.28M RMB

Funder	China Ministry of Commerce
Recipient Organization	Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS)
Country	Liberia
Start Date	Jun 01, 2021
End Date	Aug 30, 2030
Duration	3,377 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`95639`

Grant Description

In June 2021, the Chinese Government and the Government of Liberia signed an implementation agreement for the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Expansion and Refurbishment Project.

The monetary value of the grant that China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued for this project is approximately RMB 42,283,300.

The project involves the construction of a new broadcasting building and building a new broadcasting production system of LBS in Monrovia, the provision of an outdoor broadcasting vehicle and a set of satellite transmission system, and the maintenance and upgrading the transmitter house, antenna feeder, and the iron tower in Monrovia.

Upon completion, the project is expected to significantly enhance the capacity, efficiency and influence of LBS.

Beijing University of Civil Engineering & Architecture (BUCEA) is responsible for the design of the project and BUCEA Jingjing Dafang Engineering Construction Supervision Co., Ltd is responsible for the implementation of the project.

MOFCOM awarded a project implementation contract to BUCEA Jingjing Dafang Engineering Construction Supervision Co., Ltd in October 2020.

Then, June 2021, a Chinese technical team visited Liberia and conducted technical inspection, engineering survey, and other preparatory activities.

Then, on May 6, 2022, an official inauguration ceremony took place for the refurbishment of an LBS television studio, Metro FM 89.9 radio studio, and the 99.9FM radio studio.

On April 10, 2024, the Chinese Ambassador and representatives from the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) signed a supplementary implementation agreement for the LBS Refurbishment and Expansion Project. According to the Ambassador, the original agreement was signed in 2021.

Although the supplementary agreement has not been published, available media coverage reiterate contents which are consistent with those of the original 2021 agreement. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held on August 16, 2024.

📋 Staff Comments

This project is also known as the China-Aid Refurbishment Expansion Project of LBS and the LBS Legacy Project.
The Chinese project title is 利比里亚广播电台维修扩建项目.
In September 2022, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Ren Yisheng announced that this project was in the tendering and procurement phase, which suggests that the May 6, 2022 inauguration ceremony was related to but separate from the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Expansion and Refurbishment Project.

📚 Sources & References

Remarks by Chinese Ambassador H.E. Ren Yisheng at the Official Inauguration of the LBS Digital Television and Radio Studios
The Outcome of China-Liberia Cooperation Is Widely Recognized
着力开拓海外市场京精大房积极参与“一带一路”沿线国家建设
驻利比里亚大使任义生出席利国家广播电台数字电视及广播演播室落成典礼
Remarks by Chinese Ambassador H.E. Ren Yisheng at the Official Inauguration of the LBS Digital Television and Radio Studios
Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) launches Legacy Program today
Chinese Engineers Expected To Conduct Feasibility Studies For Overpass Bridges
And Road Projects
Foreign Minister Impressed By Chinese - Aided Project At Liberia Broadcasting Service
Foreign Minister impressed by Chinese – aided project at LBS
On April 10
Yin Chengwu
Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, attended the signing ceremony of the Supplementary Implementation Agreement of Refurbishment and Expansion Project of LBS.
China and Liberia sign over US$5m for LBS expansion
Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu attended the groundbreaking ceremony of China's assistance to the Liberian National Radio Station maintenance and expansion project
China Railway Construction Engineering Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the maintenance and expansion project of aiding Liberian radio stations
China Announces Liberia Broadcasting System’s Expansion Project
ANNUAL MESSAGE DELIVERED BY H.E JOSEPH NYUMA BOAKAI
SR PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA - “Rescue to Development: Implementing the ARREST Agenda”
China helps Liberia find key minerals for growth, 'China Ready to Support Liberia’s Development;' Chinese President Xi Jinping tells President Boakai in bilateral meeting in Beijing 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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