The International Development Department undertakes projects worldwide in collaboration with national and international organizations, such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, the World Bank (WB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focusing on environmental management initiatives. We work in partnership with academia, researchers, industries and government organizations to address global challenges. By harnessing innovative technologies and specialized expertise, we strive to create positive impacts on a global scale, ensuring a prosperous environment and society for future generations.
Our Main Clients
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
World Bank (WB)
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Department Director
Naofumi SATO
Expertise
Final disposal site for municipal solid waste; Compost plant; Septic sludge soil treatment
Main projects
- Sri Lanka
Project for strengthening plastic management capacity in Sri Lanka (Role: Team Leader / Waste Management) - Sri Lanka
The project for formulation of Western province solid waste management in Sri Lanka (Role: Team Leader / Waste Management) - Laos
Pre-feasibility study on solid and plastic waste management system and infrastructures (Role: International Team Leader)
Deputy Department Director
Paulo QUEIROZ SOUSA
Expertise
Institutional capacity development; Economic/Financial analysis; Municipal solid waste/Plastic waste; Fukuoka method
Main projects
- Kosovo
The Project for Enhancement of Capacity for Waste Management Towards a Sound Material-Cycle Society Phase 2 (Role: Economic/financial analysis and Institutional capacity building) - Sri Lanka
The Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity in Sri Lanka (Role: Deputy project manager, Economic/financial analysis and Institutional capacity building) - Mozambique
Project to Support the Implementation of Measures to Improve Security Conditions at Hulene landfill in Maputo, Mozambique (Role: Institutional analysis)
Executive Consultant
Taisuke WATANABE
Expertise
Waste management; Policies, legal system, and enforcement related to pollution control; Environmental and social impact assessment; Fukuoka method
Main projects
- Mozambique
Support for the realization of safety improvement measures at the Hulene landfill in Maputo, Mozambique (Role: Team Leader) - Caribbean Region
Technical Cooperation Project on Advisor for Marine Plastic Litter Management in the Caribbean Region (Role: Support for the preparation of plastic regulations in Jamaica) - Survey for identifying JCM projects to reduce methane emissions from waste disposal site by the Fukuoka method (Role: Project identification)
Senior Consultant
Hiroshi KATO
Expertise
Circular Economy; Energy-from-Waste; Planning and design of waste treatment and disposal facility; Waste water treatment
Main projects
- Kosovo
The Project for Enhancement of Capacity for Waste Management Toward Sound Material-Cycle Society Phase 2 (Role: Team Leader/Solid Waste Management/Institutional Management) - Morocco
The Project for Capacity Development for Solid Waste Management in Tiznit Municipality and Neighboring Communes in the Kingdom of Morocco (Role: Chief advisor/Solid waste management) - Mexico
The Study on Management on Sanitation Environment in the Coast of Quintana Roo State, Mexico (Role: Leader/Environmental Sanitation Management/Wastewater Management (1))
Senior Consultant
Koji KUSUNOKI
Expertise
Municipal solid waste management; Waste flow analysis; Baseline studies for waste flow development
Main projects
- Sri Lanka
The Project for Formulation of Western Province Solid Waste Management Master Plan in Sri Lanka (Role: Collection and transportation) - Sri Lanka
Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity in Sri Lanka (Role: Policy formulation related to single use plastic) - Pacific Island Countries
Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries PhaseⅡ(J-PRISMⅡ) (Role: Capacity Development / Solid Waste Management)
Senior Consultant
Ikuo MORI
Expertise
Municipal solid waste management in developing countries; Public-private partnership in municipal solid waste management
Main projects
- Zambia
Lusaka Clean City Project (Role: Chief Advisor) - Caribbean Region
Technical Cooperation Project on Advisor for Marine Plastic Litter Management in the Caribbean Region (Role: Chief Advisor) - Laos
Data Collection Survey on Waste Management Sector in The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Role: Team Leader)
Senior Consultant
Junya KIKUHARA
Expertise
3R, Product waste recycling (E-waste, Plastic), Transboundary movement of waste, Basel Convention
Main projects
- Kenya
Promoting Circular Model of Environmentally Sound Solid Waste Management in Urban Areas (Team leader, Circular Economy) - Pacific Island Countries
Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries (J-PRISM), Phase 3 (3R+Return) - Malaysia
Project for Development of Mechanism for Household E- Waste Management in Malaysia (E-waste management mechanism)
Senior Consultant
Makoto YAMASHITA
Expertise
Designing of recycling system of materials, such as E-waste, ELV, Plastics; Evaluation of financial feasibility of various waste related businesses; F-gas
Main projects
- Pacific Island Countries
Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Phase 3 (J-PRISM3) (Role: Recycling Technology) - Caribbean Region
Advisor for Marine Plastic Litter Management in the Caribbean Region (Role: Deputy Team Leader / Waste Management) - Malaysia
The Project for Development of Mechanism for Household E-Waste Management in Malaysia (Role: Deputy Team Leader, E-waste Management)
Assistant Manager
Shinsuke OKAMOTO
Expertise
Waste Collection & Transportation; Waste Collection Vehicle Management; Waste Management
Main projects
- Madagascar
Project for the Improvement of Solid Waste Management System in Antananarivo (Role: Waste Collection & Transportation) - Honduras
Preparatory Survey for the Project for Improvement of Infectious Waste Management in Honduras (Role: Waste Collection & transportation, Intermediate Treatment) - Cuba
Improvement of the Capacity on Urban Solid Waste Management in Havana City (Role: Waste Collection Vehicle Management)
Assistant Manager
Mie NAGAYASU
Expertise
Public awareness in solid waste management; Promotion of recycling and ３R; Environmental impact assessment; Marine plastic waste
Main projects
- Kosovo
Project for Enhancement of Capacity for Waste Management toward Sound Material-cycle Society Phase 2 (Role: Public Awareness / Capacity Assessment) - Caribbean Region
Data Collection Survey on Marine Plastic Litter in the Caribbean Region (Role: Marine Environment) - Africa
Data Collection Survey on Solid Waste Management in Africa (Role: Deputy Team Leader / Waste Management Plan / Public Awareness)
Assistant Manager
Kenichi MAEKAWA
Expertise
Solid waste management in municipal governments; Waste collection systems; Promotion of recycling and 3R
Main projects
- Africa
Global survey on the current status of waste management especially in Africa (Role: Data collection & analysis) - Japan
Recycling of used disposable diapers (Role: Consultation with municipalities and recyclers)
Assistant Manager
Akifumi KANACHI
Expertise
Municipal solid waste/Plastic waste management in developing countries; Baseline surveys; Database
Main projects
- Sri Lanka
The Project for Formulation of Western Province Solid Waste Management Master Plan in Sri Lanka (Role: Database Development) - Laos
Pre-Feasibility Study on Solid and Plastic Waste Management System and Infrastructures (Role: Surveys for Basic Design, Financial Analysis) - Kenya
Promoting Circular Model of Environmentally Sound Solid Waste Management in Urban Areas (Role: Baseline Survey, Material Recycling)
Assistant Manager
Rie KAWANISHI
Expertise
Public awareness in solid waste management; Promotion of recycling and 3R; Capacity assessment; Public Relations
Main projects
- Africa Region
Data Collection Survey on Solid Waste Management in African Cities and Worldwide Based on Cluster Strategy (Role: Deputy Team Leader / Waste Management Survey / Project Formation) - Kosovo
The Project for Enhancement of Capacity for Waste Management Towards a Sound Material-cycle Society Phase 2 (Role: Public Awareness / Capacity Assessment) - Sri Lanka
The Project for Formulation of Western Province Solid Waste Management Master Plan (Role: 3Rs / Public Awareness)
Assistant Manager
Tatsuro MORI
Expertise
Infectious waste management; ELV (End-of-Life-Vehicle) management
Main projects
- Palestine
Project for Capacity Development in Solid Waste Management Phase 3 (Role: Project coordinator / Infectious waste management) - Sri Lanka
Project for the Improvement of Waste Management in the Western Province (Role: Organization analysis / Operation / Finance) - Thailand
Project for Establishment of Comprehensive End-of-Life-Vehicles (ELVs) Management System in Thailand (Role: Pilot Project / Training)
Assistant Manager
Mohamed Hamza CHERKI
Expertise
Solid waste management including composting, plastic management, and final disposal; Carbon crediting (JCM)
Main projects
- Sri Lanka
Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity in Sri Lanka (Role: Plastic packaging action plan preparation, Development of a national database for plastic management) - Sri Lanka
Project for the Improvement of Waste Management in the Western Province (Role: Equipment planning) - Tunisia
Promoting climate innovation and partnership for transition towards a deep decarbonization of society by the implementation of a Fukuoka method (semi-aerobic landfill) project for waste management in Beja, Tunisia (Role: Overall coordination, Support for the design of the landfill site)