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China provides $5.36 million USD for the construction of Samoa's first Police Academy
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Samoa |
| Country | Samoa |
| Start Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| End Date | Sep 26, 2028 |
| Duration | 2,161 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 100436 |
Grant Description
On October 27, 2022, Samoa announced that the construction of its first Police Academy started and would be completed in 18 months.
The academy is funded by the Chinese Government at an estimated cost of over $15 million tala ($5.36 million USD) and the Samoa Government at a cost of $1 million tala. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the start of academy construction on the site at Tafa'igata, an old prison.
Police and Prison Minister Faualo Lefau Harry Schuster, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa, and China’s Ambassador to Samoa Chao Xiaoliang attended the ceremony and delivered speeches. The academy is estimated to be completed by mid-2024. The project includes construction of both functional buildings and auxiliary facilities.
Sources & References
- Remarks by Ambassador Chao Xiaoliang at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Samoa Police Academy
- SAMOA’S FIRST POLICE ACADEMY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
- Samoa PM turns first sod on new Police Academy
- Police Academy great, but ensure it's self-sustaining
- Police Academy promises a bright future for Samoa’s police force
- 巢小良大使出席援萨摩亚警察学院项目开工仪式, 【海外陕建】萨摩亚总理兼外长菲娅梅出席援萨摩亚警察学院项目开工典礼 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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