Chinese Government provides $2 million grant for 10 trucks, 30 tractors and 50 water pumps
Commitment amount
$ 2136018.656
Constant 2017 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Zimbabwe
Sector
Agriculture, forestry, fishing (Code: 310)
Flow type
Grant
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
On August 17, 2011, the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Xin Shunkang, announced that the Chinese Government would provide $2 million USD-worth of agricultural machinery to the Zimbabwean Government for distribution to farmers in need of irrigation and mechanization (See: China Reaffirms Support to Country). On September 21, 2011 Zimbabwe received the donation of farm equipment, which included 10 trucks, 30 handy tractors, and 50 water pumps (See: China Donates Agricultural Equipment). This project is completed.
Number of official sources
0
Number of unofficial sources
4
Details
Cofinanced
No
Receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Zimbabwe [Government Agency]