Project ID: 30089
China sends 106 land mine experts for UN Peacekeeping Operation
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
People's Liberation Army of China [Government Agency]
Recipient
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sector
Government and civil society (Code: 150)
Flow type
Free-standing technical assistance
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
In March 2010, China sent a 106 member demining team to the DRC for an eight-month UN peacekeeping operation. This team was part of the 11th peace-keeping team sent by China to the DRC since 2003, and will be joined by a second team. The team, all from the Lanzhou Military Area Command, will carry out landmine detection as well as airport maintenance and medical care.
Number of official sources
0
Number of unofficial sources
4
Details
Cofinanced
No
Receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Democratic Republic of Congo [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
China Ministry of Defense [Government Agency]