2025.09.09
On September 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Maldives in the capital island of Malé, to provide grant aid for the Project for Disaster Resilience Enhancement in the Malé Island. The signatures were exchanged between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Hassan Miras of the Republic of Maldives and Resident Representative Taki Motoo of JICA Maldives Office.
Signing ceremony
Additionally, for the detailed design of the project, JICA already signed an agreement to provide grant aid of up to 20 million yen in October, 2024.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country
(Target Areas)
The Republic of Maldives（the Malé Island）
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to reduce damage from waves and heavy rain through improvement of seawall and provision of equipment for stormwater drainage in Malé, thereby contributing to enhancement of disaster resilience from water related disasters and to stabilization of the basis of life and economic and social activities in Malé.
- Specific Project Details
(a) rehabilitation of seawall
(b) procurement and installation of equipment for stormwater drainage
(c) consulting services
- Maximum
Grant Amount
1,555 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
45 Months（including 33 months for facility completion―covering detailed design, bidding, and equipment provision―and a one-year defect liability period）
- Executing Agency
Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 11（Sustainable cities and communities）
Goal 13（Climate action）
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