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Chinese Government donates luxury cars, motorbikes, and an ambulance worth $1 million in December 2019
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Start Date | Aug 01, 2019 |
| End Date | Sep 16, 2031 |
| Duration | 4,429 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 86521 |
Grant Description
In August 2019, the Chinese Government agreed to donate a "VIP" convey of vehicles to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Then, on December 23, 2019, an official handover ceremony took place in Freetown for the fleet of 31 luxury vehicles.
The fleet consisted of 5 VVIP vehicles, 5 protocol vehicles, 5 official vehicles, 3 large coaches, 1 ambulance, 2 supporting cars and 10 VIP police escort motor bikes. According to Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs, the donation was worth over $1 million. The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sierra Leone, Mr.
Hu Zhangliang, noted at the handover ceremony that the vehicles were provided in response to a request made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone.
According to the Audit Service of Sierra Leone's 2021 report, six vehicles and three motorbikes donated by the Chinese Government, while put in use, were not registered with the Sierra Leone Road Authority.
Staff Comments
1. The precise value of the grant commitment is unknown. For the time being, AidData relies on the $1 million estimate reported by Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Sources & References
- Chinese Government Donates 31 Fleet of Vehicle to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Sierra Leone receives million dollar luxurious VIP limousines from Chinese government
- Lungi Bridge Construction… Foreign Affairs Minister Led A High-Level Delegation To China
- Chinese Government Donates 31 Fleet of Vehicle to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Report on the Accounts of Sierra Leone for the Financial Year ended 31st December, 2021 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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Sierra Leone Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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