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 treatmentMain 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 methodMain 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 methodMain 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 treatmentMain 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 developmentMain 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 managementMain 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 ConventionMain 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-gasMain 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 ManagementMain 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 wasteMain 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 3RMain 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; DatabaseMain 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 RelationsMain 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) managementMain 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)