China donated RMB 70 million in emergency food aid to Chad, Niger, Mali, and other countries in the Sahel
Commitment amount
$ 11301239.71
Constant 2017 USD
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Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Africa, regional
Sector
Developmental food aid/food security assistance (Code: 520)
Flow type
Grant
Concessional
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
In 2012, the Government of China provided RMB 70 million worth of food aid to Chad, Mali, Niger, and other countries in the Sahel. The donation came in response to the severe droughts the region experienced in 2011 and 2012. The breakdown of this transaction amount between the recipients is unclear.
Number of official sources
2
Number of unofficial sources
1
Details
Cofinanced
No