[Cancelled] Chinese Government agrees to provide $5.5 million grant for National Sports Complex Construction Project
Commitment amount
$ 13747001.961020079
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 13747001.961020079
Constant 2021 USD
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Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China Ministry of Commerce [Government Agency]
Recipient
Kiribati
Sector
Other social infrastructure and services (Code: 160)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
On November 28, 2002, construction began on an indoor sports complex in Betio Town, Kiribati. The complex was reportedly worth $8 million and it was partially funded by a $5.5 million Chinese Government grant. The stadium was to include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a soccer and football field, and a gymnasium with seating for more than 1,000 people. However, the Chinese Government pulled out of the project and left the stadium half-finished after the Government of Kiribati severed its diplomatic ties with China and established diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Taiwan then agreed to finance the completion of the project and it followed through on this commitment.
Additional details
Staff Note 1: This project is also known as the Betio Sports Complex Construction Project. The Chinese project title is 貝壽室內體育館. Staff Note 2: Kiribati severed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and re-established diplomatic relations with China in 2019.
Number of official sources
4
Number of total sources
12
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Kiribati [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Government of Kiribati [Government Agency]