Chinese Government grants USD 140 million to the Cambodian Government to aid with urgent development projects in October 2020
Commitment amount
$ 156357180.33423585
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 156357180.33
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Cambodia
Sector
Other multisector (Code: 430)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
On October 12, 2020, the Chinese Government provided the Cambodian Government with USD 140 million to be used towards its urgent development projects. The grant is expected to be allocated towards projects in Sihanoukville, including the Hong Kong submarine fiber optic cable, the National Road 71C, the rural power transmission line, and the boosting of rice production and export. Additionally, the grant is expected to be used to increase irrigation and flood protection projects in Kampong Speu province’s Prek Tnaot River, and to upgrade National Roads 41, 33, and 31.
Additional details
1. AidData codes status as "Pipeline: Commitment" because official signing took place for this grant but implementation of these funds or completion of projects using these funds has yet to be confirmed.
Number of official sources
0
Number of total sources
3
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Cambodia [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Government of Cambodia [Government Agency]