2026.02.06
On February 3, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of Burkina Faso in the capital city Ouagadougou, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Development of the Ouagadougou Maintenance Center for Sustainable Use of Irrigation Facilities. The signatures were exchanged between Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean Marie Traore of Burkina Faso and Resident Representative Takemichi Kobayashi of JICA Burkina Faso Office.
Signing ceremony
The Project aims to ensure sustainable use of irrigation facilities and contributes to the enhancement of agricultural productivity. It also serves to materialize Japan’s commitment to strengthening agricultural systems to address poverty and food insecurity in Africa, thereby supporting Africa-led initiatives for peace, stability, and prosperity. Through this cooperation, Japanese products and technologies—such as construction vehicles, surveying equipment, and machine tools—are expected to become more widely recognized throughout Africa.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country
(Target Areas)
Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to ensure the sustainable use of irrigation facilities and the improvement of agricultural productivity by/through the rehabilitation of the Ouagadougou maintenance Center and the provision of equipment for development, rehabilitation and maintenance of irrigation facilities, thereby contributing to agricultural development in Burkina Faso.
- Specific Project Details
(a) Equipment procurement
(b) Consulting services
- Maximum
Grant Amount
1,405 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
35 Months（including detailed design work and procurement）
- Executing Agency
Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Animal and Fisheries Resources
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 1 (No poverty)
Goal 2 (Zero hunger)
Goal 13 (Climate action)
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