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Chinese government donated agricultural equipment worth J$60.4 million to the Jamaican government
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Jamaican Ministry of Agriculuture |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Start Date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| End Date | Oct 24, 2033 |
| Duration | 8,504 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 70853 |
Grant Description
On 13 July 2010, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica, Chen Jinghua, handed over agricultural machinery, equipment, and irrigation infrastructure goods to the Jamaican Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Christopher Tufton.
The equipment, which includes tractors, rice harvesters, dryer machine, electric water pumps, trucks, diesel generators, plows, disk harrows, sprayers, rice seedling machine and brush cutters, was donated by the Chinese government to help the rice industry in Jamaica. According to Jamaica Information Service, the equipment is valued at 60.4 million Jamaican dollars.
Staff Comments
None of the sources specify the currency, but based on context it is assumed to be Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
Sources & References
- Agriculture Ministry Receives Machinery to Increase Rice Production
- Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Hands Over Agricultural Equipment to the Jamaican Government
- Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Hands Over Agricultural Equipment to the Jamaican Government
- JIS: Agriculture Ministry Receives Machinery to Increase Rice Production 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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Jamaican Ministry of Agriculuture
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