Special Photograph Collection (2)
- Stories from the Field -
Japan works to develop quality infrastructure that supports the lives and economic activities of people living in developing countries and serves as the foundation for their national development.
Bangladesh“Kanchpur, Meghna, and Gumti 2nd Bridges Construction and Existing Bridges Rehabilitation Project” (Yen Loan)
The Meghna Bridge, spanning the major river that divides the capital Dhaka and the second largest city, Chittagong. The project has eased traffic congestion and improved safety in the economic corridor by rehabilitating existing bridges and constructing second bridges. (Photo: A company involved in the Kanchpur, Meghna, and Gumti 2nd Bridges Construction and Existing Bridges Rehabilitation Project)
Jordan“Al-Muwaqqar Solar Energy Project” (Private-Sector Investment Finance)
Japan assisted in developing renewable energy sources, thereby contributing to mitigating the effects of climate change in Jordan, where there is an urgent need to meet the electricity demand of communities hosting refugees and develop power sources that do not rely on imports.
Tajikistan“Project for Rehabilitation of Drinking Water Supply Systems in Pyanj District, Khatlon Region” (Grant Aid)
Supporting the rehabilitation, construction, and expansion of village water supply facilities ensured safe and stable water supply, improved the sanitary conditions of the residents in the target areas, and reduced the water drawing labor for children and women. (Photo: JICA)
India“Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project” (Yen Loan)
In the Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System Project (Delhi Metro), in which Japanese companies participated, workers were required to wear safety helmets and safety shoes and to keep equipment and materials in order. Awareness of safety measures in construction has spread throughout India. (Photo: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited)
Tunisia“Project for Desalination of Groundwater in Southern Region” (Grant Aid)
The interior view of a plant that desalinizes highly saline groundwater using Japanese environmental technology. This plant has made it possible to secure drinking water for local residents in Tunisia, where the amount of precipitation is decreasing. (Photo: Japan International Cooperation System)
Kenya“Mombasa Port Development Project” (Yen Loan)
A panoramic view of Mombasa Port, the largest international trading port in East Africa. Japan supported the construction of a container terminal and other items, contributing to the promotion of trade throughout the region. (Photo: TOYO CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.)
Papua New Guinea“Nadzab ‘Tomodachi’ Airport Redevelopment Project” (Yen Loan)
The construction and improvement of the passenger terminal building, runway, taxiways, and control tower have greatly enhanced essential air transportation in the island nation of Papua New Guinea. In the initiative of Prime Minister Marape of Papua New Guinea, the airport was renamed Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport as a symbol of the friendship between the two countries. (Photo: JICA)
Paraguay“Eastern Region Export Corridor Improvement Project” (Yen Loan)
The paving of connection roads to ports located along rivers and the replacement of bridges have improved the transport capacity of Paraguay, which relies on river and road transport. (Photo: Ministry of Public Works and Communications)
Indonesia“Construction of Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit Project” (Yen Loan)
Indonesia’s first mass rapid transit system (MRT) is expected to help ease congestion in the Jakarta metropolitan area, where economic losses caused by traffic congestion are severe. (Photo: JICA)