Chinese Government provides LSL 24 million provision for 2,000 tons of maize (Linked to #55530, #55533)
Commitment amount
$ 4957624.173
Constant 2017 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Lesotho
Sector
Developmental food aid/food security assistance (Code: 520)
Flow type
Grant
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
On July 15, 2002, the Government of Lesotho and the Chinese Government signed an LSL 24 million grant agreement. Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mohlabi Tsekoa signed the agreement on behalf of his government. The purpose of the grant was to facilitate the acquisition of 2,000 tons of yellow maize in response to a drought-induced famine across Lesotho, which began in 2002 and lasted until 2004. This maize donation was successfully delivered to the Government of Lesotho, but its precise delivery date is unknown. The Chinese Government made subsequent maize donations, which are captured in #55530 and #55533.
Number of official sources
3
Number of unofficial sources
0
Details
Cofinanced
No
Receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Lesotho [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Government of Lesotho [Government Agency]