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Overview

China donates 3157 metric ton of parboiled rice to the Government of Lesotho

Commitments (Constant USD, 2023)$3,803,745
Commitment Year•2018Country of Activity•LesothoDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•LesothoSector•Developmental Food Aid/food Security AssistanceFlow Type•Grant

Status

Project lifecycle

Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

Timeline

Key dates

Commitment date
Sep 3, 2018
Start (actual)
Sep 12, 2019
End (actual)
Sep 12, 2019

Stakeholders

Organizations involved in projects and activities supported by financial and in-kind transfers from Chinese government and state-owned entities

Funding agencies

Government Agencies

  • Unspecified Chinese Government Institution

Receiving agencies

Government Agencies

  • Government of Lesotho

Loan desecription

China donates 3157 metric ton of parboiled rice to the Government of Lesotho

Narrative

Full Description

Project narrative

Between 3 and 4 September 2018 at the Beijing Summit for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Lesotho's Prime Minister and China's President signed several agreements; one of which being 25 million RMB (M50 million) for food aid to Lesotho. The money was spent on 3,157 metric tons of parboiled rice and officially handed over to Lesotho on 12 September 2019. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mr. Halebonoe Setšabi spoke at the handover ceremony. He said that this donation signified a great connection between both countries. He also mentioned that many disadvantaged Lesotho people are suffering from food insecurity so this donation will be a great help for alleviating the current issue. The donation will be distributed across the nation. The handing over ceremony, which was officiated by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mrs. Mamonyane Bohloko was attended by the Principal Secretary Cabinet, Mr. Lefu Manyokole, the Chief of Protocol Ambassador Masuhla Humphrey Leteka and senior public servants. The other agreements signed at the same meeting include another 1 million RMB (#55888) for food and 150 million RMB (#55883) in cash.