Japan Funds Road Maintenance Upgrade in Greater Abidjan with CFA 6.5 Billion
Japan provides CFA 6.5 billion to modernize road maintenance in Abidjan. The project targets key urban arteries to improve traffic flow and logistics efficiency.
On February 20, 2026, the Governments of Japan and Côte d’Ivoire signed a cooperation agreement for the Greater Abidjan Road Maintenance Equipment Improvement Project. The ceremony brought together H.E. Mrs. Nialé KABA, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Mr. GOMAKUBO Junji, Japanese Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, with Mr. HIEN Sié, Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, also in attendance.
Targeted Investment in Road Maintenance
The Japanese grant of 1.618 billion yen (approximately CFA 6.5 billion) will be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Funding will cover the acquisition of modern equipment and specialized services for road maintenance teams in Greater Abidjan.
Operational objectives include reducing transport delays, securing urban logistics flows, and improving availability of key routes for commercial and transit traffic. Equipment will support cleaning, spot repairs, and preventive maintenance, critical to the longevity of urban infrastructure.
The project responds to growing transport demand in Abidjan, where congestion directly affects logistics costs and the reliability of supply chains both locally and regionally.
Why It Matters
- Optimized logistics flows: Better-maintained urban roads reduce travel time for freight and passenger transport.
- Enhanced local capacity: Modern equipment for maintenance teams reduces reliance on ad-hoc interventions.
- Direct economic impact: Lower vehicle maintenance costs and transport delays benefit companies and logistics operators.
Japan’s investment strengthens road maintenance capacity in Abidjan, enhancing urban transport efficiency and commercial logistics. Reliable key routes are expected to reduce costs and transit times, directly benefiting the operational performance of supply chains in Greater Abidjan.
