Project

project map

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Balu Chaung Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

This hydroelectric power plant was constructed in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in 1954 under harsh natural conditions and challenging social circumstances. It is widely recognized to be a project that became the foundation of Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Democratic Republic of the Congo Matadi Bridge Construction Project

The Matadi Bridge is a suspension bridge that was constructed in 1983 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This major ODA project entailed the construction of a bridge in Africa, 20,000 km from Japan.

Kingdom of Thailand Laem Chabang Port Construction Project

Construction of the Port of Laem Chabang began in 1987. Laem Chabang Port is now the largest container handling port in Thailand and plays a major role in the economic development of the country.

Republic of the Philippines TTC/NCTS Project

This project is an example of long-term support for personnel training and capacity-building for traffic infrastructure in the Philippines.

Republic of Turkey Bosphorus Strait Trans-strait Railroad Construction Project

This project received high praise for successfully completing the construction of the world's deepest undersea immersed tunnel (maximum depth 60m), an effort that was only made possible by overcoming immense technological difficulties.

Republic of Indonesia JABOTABEK Railway Transportation Project

This project is an infrastructure development project for the Jabotabek region, which is the area surrounding Jakarta, the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. This project was highly recognized as a successful example of supporting capacity building over the long term.

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Port of Colombo Development Project

In the 1980s, the Port of Colombo, construction began on container terminals and the port acquired cargo loading machinery through international yen loans – these were made possible by plans drafted with technological assistance from Japan.

Arab Republic of Egypt Suez Canal Improvement Project

The Japanese government assisted in the 1975 expansion of the Suez Canal by making a 38 billion yen loan for the first expansion project. Prior to that, however, Japanese engineering and construction companies had contributed to the expansion efforts in 1961 by contracting with the Suez Canal Authority.

Republic of Indonesia Jakarta Fishing Port Project

Since 1973, the history of the Jakarta fishing port began and the creation of infrastructure and marine facilities were continued for about 40 years up to 2012, facilitated by 6 Japan ODA Loans.

Republic of Kenya Mombasa International Airport Project

Mombasa International Airport is located in harbor city and is Kenya's second largest international airport. Japanese companies have been continually contracted for upgrade projects in Phase I and Phase II. This is the first airport-related project in this archive project, and it is a project in Africa where there is a shallow history of ODA.

Republic of Paraguay Guaraní International Airport Project

Guaraní International Airport in Paraguay was the third airport development project realized in Latin America under the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. The project has been implemented under a financial assistance provided by Japan in response to the Paraguayan Government request.

Kingdom of Cambodia Neak Loeung Bridge (Tsubasa Bridge) Construction Project

The Tsubasa Bridge in Cambodia is a bridge spanning 2,215 meters that opened to the public in April 2015. This project can be said to be the flagship of the Southern Economic Corridor connecting Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, which are countries that Japan has continued to support under the framework of the Greater Mekong Subregion, and that it embodies the “high-quality infrastructure” promoted by the Japanese government.

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal The Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road

The Sindhuli Road is a 160 km long highway constructed in Nepal with the grant aid assistance by the Government of Japan. By connecting Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and the Terai plain that leads to India, the Sindhuli Road was constructed with the aim of shortening travel times and securing a stable transportation route for goods.

Republic of Maldives Male’ Seawall Project (Maldives)

The Maldives consists of 1,190 islands and a chain of 26 atolls. The capital city of Male’ has a population of about 64,000, which is approximately 26% of the total population of the Maldives. The southern detached breakwaters were constructed urgently by a Japan’s Grant Aid Project from 1987-1989. Then, west, east, south, and north coast seawalls were constructed and funded by Japan’s ODA grant aid.

Republic of Indonesia The Asahan Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

The history of the Asahan River development project goes way back to the Dutch colonial period. After many twists and turns, the Japanese government decided to fund the comprehensive development plan of the project in 1969. Development at the site of the Asahan River was sought for many years, and the Asahan hydroelectric power generation plan was brought to fruition.

United Mexican States Round-Pacific Japan-Mexico Port Hydraulic Research Network Starting with Mexico Port Hydraulic Center Project

The Mexico Port Hydraulic Center project was carried out between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Communications and Transport of Mexico (SCT) from 1984 to 1988 to improve hydraulic research activities in Mexico. Those activities have continued to contribute to the development of ports and coastal disaster prevention activities in Mexico to this day.

Kingdom of Thailand Suvarnabhumi International Airport Project

Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport is part of Japan's Official Development Assistance scheme. In terms of investment, it is the largest project of its kind in the aviation sector. Moreover, it was a project in which JICA's technical assistance scheme was also used.
  • Kingdom of Thailand

    Suvarnabhumi International Airport Project

    • Putting Core Infrastructure in Place
    • The Project Over the Long Term
    • Measures Against Weak Ground and Flooding
    • Wide-Ranging Japanese ODA
    • Creating Manuals and Training Staff for Running the Airport
    • Continuous Exchange
  • United Mexican States

    Round-Pacific Japan-Mexico Port Hydraulic Research Network Starting with Mexico Port 
Hydraulic Center Project

    Round-Pacific Japan-Mexico Port Hydraulic Research Network Starting with Mexico Port Hydraulic Center Project

    • Japan's port hydraulic technology transfer activities
    • Dissemination of technology to Latin-American countries
    • Technical assistance for port development in Mexico
    • Contribution to the formation of new projects
    • Realization of organizational and long-term exchange between the two institutions
    • Contribution to disaster prevention along the Pacific Rim
  • Republic of Indonesia

    The Asahan Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

    The Asahan Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

    • Construction
    • Geology
    • River Improvement and Aggregate Production
    • Regulating Dam
    • Siguragura Power Station (Power Plant No. 2-1)
    • Tangga Power Station (Power Plant No.2-2)
    • Transmission Line
  • Republic of Maldives

    Male’ Seawall Project (Maldives)

    Male’ Seawall Project (Maldives)

    • Outline of the project
    • West Coast
    • East Coast
    • South Coast
    • North Coast
    • The Tsunami in 2004
  • Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

    The Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road

    The Project for Construction of Sindhuli Road

    • Challenging Environment: an Arduous Construction in the Mountains
    • Risk of Natural Disasters
    • Safety Management During the Civil War
    • The Socio-Economic Impact of the Sindhuli Road in Nepal
  • Kingdom of Cambodia

    Neak Loeung Bridge (Tsubasa Bridge) Construction Project

    Neak Loeung Bridge (Tsubasa Bridge) Construction Project

    • Support by Japan for strengthening connectivity in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)
    • Overcoming the severe natural conditions
    • Process up to giving the project the green light
    • Measures against land mines and unexploded ordinances (UXO)
  • Republic of Paraguay

    Guaraní International Airport Project

    Guaraní International Airport Project

    • Airport Characteristic
    • Airport Site Selection
    • Runway Length
    • Removal of “Laguna Seca”
  • Republic of Kenya

    Mombasa International Airport Project

    Mombasa International Airport Project

    • Repair project caused by a lack of maintenance
    • Unique African Work Environment
  • Republic of Indonesia

    Jakarta Fishing Port Project

    Jakarta Fishing Port Project

    • Role of the Jakarta Fishing Port
    • Unique Civil Engineering Challenges
  • Arab Republic of Egypt

    Suez Canal Improvement Project

    Suez Canal Improvement Project

    • Long-time Partnership with the Suez Canal Authority and its link with Economic Effectiveness and Technological Cooperation
    • Promotion of Japanese Companies' Overseas Business
  • Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

    Port of Colombo Development Project

    Port of Colombo Development Project

    • Establishment of marine shipping
    • Decreased idle times for vessels
    • Increased harbor revenues
    • Increased revenue from visitors to the port of call
    • Decreased marine freight charges
  • Republic of Indonesia

    JABOTABEK Railway Transportation Project

    JABOTABEK Railway Transportation Project

    • Creating and readjusting project implementation plan (Master plan)
    • Human resource development by in-house engineers of PMS
  • Republic of Turkey

    Bosphorus Strait Trans-strait Railroad Construction Project

    Bosphorus Strait Trans-strait Railroad
    Construction Project

    • Submersion of Submerged Culverts to a Depth of 60m for the First Time in the World
    • Schemes in the Shield Tunnel Construction Method to Combat the Rapidly Changing Bedrock
  • Republic of the Philippines

    TTC/NCTS Project

    TTC/NCTS Project

    • Promotion Base of Academic Activities in the Traffic Field
    • Contributions to the Traffic Infrastructure Maintenance in Asia
  • Kingdom of Thailand

    Laem Chabang Port Construction Project

    Laem Chabang Port Construction Project

    • Organization of Thailand
    • Support from Japan Conducted from the Local Point of View
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Matadi Bridge Construction Project

    Matadi Bridge Construction Project

    • Technology Transfer via Man-to-man Method
    • Support from Japan
  • Republic of the Union of Myanmar

    Balu Chaung Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

    Balu Chaung Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

    • High Head Hydroelectric Power Generation
    • Nationwide Power Grid
    • Far Cheaper Power Supply
    • Severe Natural Conditions and Chaotic Social Circumstances
    • Capacity Building