China grants 20 million RMB to Antigua & Barbuda to address the effects of climate change
Commitment amount
$ 3593585.4731602836
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 3593585.47
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) [Government Agency]
Recipient
Antigua and Barbuda
Sector
General environmental protection (Code: 410)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
In 2014, China agreed to grant Antigua & Barbuda with 20 million RMB for enhancing Antigua & Barbuda's capacity in addressing the effects of climate change. The project included the installation of equipment such as solar street light, training of staff and technical support. In August 2014, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Antigua and Barbuda signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 2000 solar street lights. The handover ceremony for the solar street lights was held on April, 8th, 2016. The solar street lights will help reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and will be placed in various communities throughout the island.
Number of official sources
3
Number of total sources
5
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda [Government Agency]