Foreign Aid Training for China's Desertification Control

This document outlines the Foreign Aid Training for China’s Desertification Control programme, implemented by national authorities with contributions from research and academic institutions. It describes the programme’s background within international commitments, its evolution from targeting African and other developing countries to those along a major international cooperation initiative, and its delivery through structured training courses since 1993. The scope includes capacity building for officials and technical experts through teaching and practical exchanges on prevention and control methods. Financial inputs, including total investment and supporting subsidies, are detailed. The report indicates intended environmental and socio-economic benefits, particularly improved vegetation coverage and ecosystem function, although no quantitative impact assessment is provided.