Project ID: 30588
Chinese Government provides $10 million grant for provision of food aid following 2011-2012 East Africa drought
Commitment amount
$ 10185046.92
Constant 2017 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China Ministry of Commerce [Government Agency]
Recipient
Djibouti
Sector
Developmental food aid/food security assistance (Code: 520)
Flow type
Grant
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
Between July 2011 and mid-2012, a severe drought affected the entire East African region causing severe food shortages in countries like Djibouti. On 4 January 2012, the Chinese government delivered a food aid package worth $10 million USD to Goubetto village in Djibouti (See: '我援吉救灾粮食分发仪式在吉古贝托举行'). The donation included flour and oil.
Number of official sources
2
Number of unofficial sources
1
Details
Cofinanced
No
Receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Djibouti [Government Agency]