Overview

Chinese government provides equipment and experts for Garment Training Workshop held in Antigua and Barbuda

Commitment Year•2015Country of Activity•Antigua and BarbudaDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•Antigua and BarbudaSector•EducationFlow Type•Free-standing technical assistance

Status

Project lifecycle

Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

Timeline

Key dates

Commitment date: Nov 10, 2015

Start (actual): Nov 30, 2015

End (actual): Feb 29, 2016

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

Ministry of Sports, Culture, National Festivals and the Arts (Antigua & Barbuda)

Loan description

Chinese government provides equipment and experts for Garment Training Workshop held in Antigua and Barbuda

Narrative

Full Description

Project narrative

On November 30, 2015, China and the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Trade, Commerce & Industry, Sports, Culture & National Festivals commenced a three month long garment manufacturing workshop. China provided the equipment and expert trainers. Experts taught sewing, cutting, and clothing design. Over 300 people signed up and over 180 attended the program, which accepted all skill levels and included junior, middle, and advanced classes. The workshop was intended to provide skills for future employment. It was held at the Simon Bolivar Center and concluded on February 29, 2016.