2026.07.03
On June 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions on the framework to implement the technical cooperation project titled “The Project for Capacity Development for Sustainable Wastewater Management”, with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development of Nepal in the capital city Kathmandu. The signatures were exchanged between Joint Secretory Madhav Prased Adhikari of Technical Division Water Supply and Sewerage Sector, Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Chief Representative Matsuzaki Mizuki of JICA Nepal Office.
Signing ceremony
This project aims to establish a sustainable wastewater management system and promote its replication in other cities in Nepal by strengthening the technical, institutional, and organizational capacities of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Pokhara Metropolitan City, toward the realization of sustainable water resource management.
In addition, the project contributes to initiatives under JICA’s Clean City Initiative. During Japan's period of rapid economic growth, the country experienced swift urbanization and overcame the serious challenge of water pollution, accumulating extensive expertise in wastewater infrastructure and management — including the planning, construction, and maintenance of sewer networks, advanced water treatment technologies, and the use of on-site treatment facilities. The project aims to apply these hard-won experiences to collaborate with Nepal in developing technical standards and building local capacity, with the goal of establishing Japanese technologies and management approaches as a trusted option in Nepal's future urban development.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Nepal (Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Pokhara Metropolitan City)
- Project Objective
A system (including organizational structures and mechanisms) is developed for the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management to appropriately guide and manage wastewater management (Sewerage facilities and on-site treatment facilities).
- Implementation Period (Planned)
36 Months
- Implementing Agency
Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM), Ministry of Infrastructure Development
Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC)
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
Goal 13 (Climate action)
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