2026.03.05
On February 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Improvement of Road Maintenance Equipment in Greater Abidjan. The signatures were exchanged between Minister Adama Coulibaly of Economy, Finance and Budget of Côte d’Ivoire and Chief Representative Wakabayashi Motoharu of JICA Côte d’Ivoire Office.
Signing ceremony
The Greater Abidjan (a metropolitan region with a population of approximately six million, including the city of Abidjan and surrounding areas) is not only the largest commercial urban area in the country but also a key hub for transit cargo destined for neighboring landlocked countries. The region faces challenges in developing and maintaining road infrastructure to cope with rapid population growth and increasing transport demand. Japan has supported the country’s transport infrastructure development starting with assistance for the formulation of the Urban Master Plan in Greater Abidjan.
This project aims to help the country independently carry out road maintenance. Through this support, improvements in road conditions and transportation convenience are expected, which will in turn facilitate smoother transportation and logistics within the region and to neighboring countries. Furthermore, enhanced road conditions and transport convenience will encourage the entry of Japanese companies, while the use of Japanese equipment is expected to increase recognition of Japan’s technology and products, contributing to strengthening Japan’s presence in the region.
The project outline is explained below.
Country
(Target Areas)
Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (Greater Abidjan)
Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to contribute to enhancing capacity for road maintenance work in the Greater Abidjan by providing road maintenance equipment to Unité Mobile des Points à temps (hereinafter referred to as "UMPAT") of l'Agence de Gestion des Routes (hereinafter referred to as "AGEROUTE"), being in charge of emergency repair and maintenance of paved roads in the Greater Abidjan, thereby contributing to improving road conditions and mobility.
Specific Project Details
(a) Procurement and installation of road maintenance equipment
(b) Consulting services
Maximum
Grant Amount
1,618 million Japanese Yen
Implementation Period (planned)
24 Months
Executing Agency
Road Management Agency
Contribution to SDGs
Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Goal 13 (Climate action)
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