2026.01.29
On January 22, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in the capital city Georgetown, to provide Japanese ODA loan for the Water Supply Improvement Project. The signatures were exchanged between Minister of Finance Ashni Singh of the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Chief Representative Kota Sakaguchi of JICA Dominican Republic Office. JICA is co-financing this project with Inter-American Development Bank (15,570,000USD).
This is the first Japanese ODA loan project with the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Through cooperation for the development of “Quality Infrastructure”, the Project contributes to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Signing ceremony
The project outline is explained below.
Terms and Amount of Loan
- Country
(Target Areas)
Co-operative Republic of Guyana (Demerara-Mahaica)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to improve access to safe drinking water in the target area, Demerara-Mahaica, by constructing a water treatment plant, improving the water transmission and distribution pipe networks, and helping increase the ability to take measures against non-revenue water, thereby contributing to improvement of the living environment, and industrial and economic development.
- Project Component
(a) Civil Works and Procurement of Equipment
- Construction of a new water treatment plant (including water pipelines)
- Installation of solar power generation equipment in the water treatment plant
- Implementation of measures against non-revenue water in the Demerara-Mahaica (network updates, water leak repairs, and installation of ultrasonic smart water meters)
(b) Consulting Services
Construction management support, creation of action plans for non-revenue water reduction, activities to raise residents’ awareness, etc.
- Maximum Loan Amount
5,242 million Japanese Yen
- Annual
Interest Rate
Project: 1.9%, Consulting Services: 1.9%
- Repayment Period
15 Years
- Grace Period
5 Years
- Procurement
IDB Untied
(Member country of IDB can be a candidate)
- Executing Agency
Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI)
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 6（Clean water and sanitation）
Goal 11（Sustainable cities and communities）
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Planned Implementation Schedule
1. Completion of the Project: December 2030, when disbursement for all items and services is completed.
2. Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including detailed design work): Procurement will be conducted by the IDB. For details, please refer to the IDB website.
3. Tendering of announcement of initial procurement package for international competitive bidding on project construction: Procurement will be conducted by the IDB. For details, please refer to the IDB website.
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