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Overview

Chinese Government provides 600,000 RMB in hurricane aid materials to Cuba

Commitments (Constant USD, 2023)$1,215,905
Commitment Year•2008Country of Activity•CubaDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•CubaSector•Emergency ResponseFlow Type•Grant

Status

Project lifecycle

Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

Timeline

Key dates

Commitment date
Nov 18, 2008
Start (actual)
Nov 18, 2008
End (actual)
Nov 19, 2008

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 Cuba

Loan description

Chinese Government provides 600,000 RMB in hurricane aid materials to Cuba

Narrative

Full Description

Project narrative

On 18–19 November 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao visited Cuba and announced a package of humanitarian and reconstruction support following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Gustav, Ike, and Paloma. During the visit, China delivered 1,600 cotton blankets and 1,600 quilts valued at 600,000 yuan (approximately USD 88,000) to hurricane victims.