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Chinese Government provides $10 million grant for Access to Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Feb 09, 2027 |
| Duration | 3,326 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 96076 |
Grant Description
In 2018, the Chinese Government provided a $10 million grant to the Government of Uganda for the Access to Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages Project.
The purpose of the project is to reduce the digital divide in rural areas by giving villages access to digital television. The project consisted of two phases.
Phase 1 sought to provide 500 villages across the country with two StarTimes Projector TVs, one 32-inch Digital TV set and 20 DTH decoders and satellite dishes. Projector TVs and Digital TV sets were equipped with solar power system and DTH access units.. Phase 2 provided training to engineers who will be responsible for fixing the satellite TV facilities in the villages.
StarTimes Uganda was the contractor responsible for project implementation. Phase 1 was completed in January 2019. Phase 2 commenced in August 2021 and was scheduled for completion on December 25, 2021. The project ultimately reached completion on October 15, 2022.
Sources & References
- China-aided Satellite TV Project Connects Rural Uganda
- StarTimes satellite TV project to benefit 400 villages throughout Uganda, (Hello Africa) China-aided project helps 100,000 people in rural Uganda access satellite TV
- Over 900 Ugandan villages connected to satellite TV
- Speaker hails China for support towards digital migration
- Satellite TV Project Brings the World to 10,000 African Villages
- China invests $10m to connect 500 Ugandan villages on satellite TV
- China connects 500 Ugandan villages to satellite TV
- Star Times Uganda is implementing a project on behalf of the Chinese Government to bridge the digital divide in Africa by providing access to information & digital technology for 10,000 Villages in Africa, 500 of which are in Uganda. SOS Uganda is one of the first beneficiaries.
- China-aided Satellite TV Project Connects Rural Uganda 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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