China conducts study into Laos-Vietnam Railway (linked to #33726)
Commitment amount
$ 152458.59219490507
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 152458.59
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Laos
Sector
Transport and storage (Code: 210)
Flow type
Free-standing technical assistance
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
In April 2008, Laos conducted a feasibility study of a rail link from Vientiane to Thakhek, and onto Muya in Vietnam to connect to the Vietnam Railway Network. The study was funded by the Chinese government with the participation of a group of twelve Chinese technical staff. Vientiane Times reported that the estimated cost of the study was $100,000, and that the study was underway and expected to be completed by the first week of April 2008.
Number of official sources
1
Number of total sources
3
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Laos [Government Agency]