Japan International Cooperation Agency Completes Water Treatment System in South Sudan

Strategic Insights -

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently completed a water treatment system in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, under the Grant Aid "Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Juba". The project has been in the works since 2007, with construction beginning in 2013. The new water treatment plant has a capacity of 10,800 cubic meters per day and is expected to serve approximately 400,000 residents, more than 10 times the previous number.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project aimed to address the issue of water scarcity in Juba, where only a small percentage of the population had access to clean water due to an aging water pipeline network and population growth.
  • Residents of Juba were previously forced to live on untreated raw water from the Nile River, which posed health risks and was inconvenient.
  • The new water treatment plant and public taps constructed under the project have provided clean water at a reasonable price, bringing happiness and gratitude to the residents.
  • The project has also strengthened the capacity of government organizations and human resources to provide social services, as well as improved public health.
  • In addition to the water treatment system, JICA has been providing technical cooperation to the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC) since 2010 to strengthen its operational capacity.
  • A new technical cooperation "Juba City Clean Water Supply Project" was launched in March 2022 to ensure proper maintenance and management of the facilities and enable autonomous operation of the water service.

Statistics:

  • The new water treatment plant has a capacity of 10,800 cubic meters per day.
  • The project is expected to serve approximately 400,000 residents, more than 10 times the previous number.
  • The project aims to improve the living environment and public health for the residents of Juba.
  • The South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC) has received technical cooperation from JICA since 2010 to strengthen its operational capacity.
  • The new technical cooperation "Juba City Clean Water Supply Project" was launched in March 2022.

Sources:

  • Japan International Cooperation Agency
  • "Grant Aid 'Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Juba'" report
  • South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC)
  • "Juba City Clean Water Supply Project" report
  • "Japan-South Sudan Diplomatic Relations" webpage