The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Madagascar on March 4 in Antananarivo, the capital of the country, for the “Electricity Access Improvement Project in Toamasina City”. The G/A was signed by Mr. Ramiarison Herrinzatubu Eme, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Madagascar, and Mr. Kosuke Odawara, Director of JICA Madagascar Office.
Signing Ceremony
This project aims to significantly reduce power outages and cope with future increases in electricity demand in Toamasina, a major international logistics hub in Madagascar, by upgrading the city’s aging power infrastructure. The stabilization of power supply achieved through this project will support the smooth distribution of goods between the capital city of Antananarivo and Toamasina Port, the largest international port in the country, and the strengthening of the power infrastructure will contribute to improving the city’s resilience against climate disasters. This project will also contribute to the “Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Zone Initiative,” which aims to encourage the development of an African economic zone using the Indian Ocean as a nodal point, and furthermore, to create a virtuous economic circle with Japan. Furthermore, this project will contribute to the strengthening of sustainable and stable economic connectivity in the Indo-Pacific region, which the Japanese government is promoting.
A summary of the business is as follows
Electricity Access Improvement Plan in Toamasina
The Project for the Improvement of Access to Electricity in Toamasina
Country (Region covered)
Republic of Madagascar (Toamasina Metropolitan Area)
Business Objectives
This project will contribute to the economic and social development of the Toamasina metropolitan area by upgrading two aging substations and connecting distribution lines to ensure a stable power supply and meet future increases in demand.
Business
(a) Facilities and equipment:
Facility] New construction of switchyard and substation building
Equipment] Supply and installation of facilities and equipment to switchyards and substations
(b) Consulting services include: detailed design, bidding assistance, construction and procurement supervision.
Maximum Amount of Provision
2,536 million yen
Scheduled implementation period
25 months (including detailed design and bidding period)
Implementing Agency
Water and Power Authority
Contribution to the achievement of the SDGs
Goal 7 (Energy for All and Clean)
Goal 11 (Create a community where people can continue to live)
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