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Chinese government provides AUD 0.7 million for Kiritimati Copra Mill project
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Kiribati |
| Country | Kiribati |
| Start Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| End Date | Nov 26, 2033 |
| Duration | 4,379 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 97301 |
Grant Description
In the government of Kiribati's 2022 Development Budget, presented on November 30th, 2021 it was stated that China will provide AUD 0.7 million for the Kiritimati Copra mill project. Copra is dried white coconut meat from which coconut oil can be extracted. Copra is milled to extract coconut oil, which is one of Kiribati's largest exports.
Building a copra mill on Kiritimati was identified as a goal in the Asian Development Bank's 2008-2011 Kiribati Development Plan.
Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is part of the Line Islands chain and the second most populous island in Kiribati after Tarawa.
Sources & References
- GOVERNMENT OF KIRIBATI 2022 DEVELOPMENT BUDGET
- DEVELOPMENT BUDGET SPEECH 2022
- KIRIBATI DEVELOPMENT PLAN: 2008-2011 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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