China grants USD 1.4 million and provides technical assistance to Liberian state media
Commitment amount
$ 1425906.5690000001
Constant 2017 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Liberia
Sector
Communications (Code: 220)
Flow type
Grant
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On March 19, 2012, China and Liberia signed a $1.4 million USD agreement to provide technical assistance to the state-run Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS). China planned to dispatch five Chinese technicians for satellite and transmission, antenna and transmitter, mechanics and electric, broadcasting equipment, as well as interpretation.He also said that the Chinese government would help Liberia rent the transmitting satellite and pay for the rental of the satellite for two years, from April 15, 2012 to April 14, 2014. It is unclear whether this pledge is captured in the agreement.
Number of official sources
0
Number of unofficial sources
3
Details
Cofinanced
No
Receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Liberia [Government Agency]; Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) [State-owned Company]