The Project for Capacity Development of Road Maintenance Management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Client: JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)

Period: March 2016 to January 2019

Outline:

On the purpose of the project that is to strengthen the maintenance capacity of asphalt pavement for the Offices des Routes (OR) managing national roads and the Office des Voiries et drainage (OVD) managing city roads in the capital Kinshasa, we are implementing (1) establishment of asphalt-paved road maintenance management cycle, (2) establishment of guideline of maintenance skills for asphalt-paved roads is formulated, (3) improvement of engineering skills and knowledge of road maintenance management skills. Japanese experts are working on achieving these objectives whilst supporting the Congolese Government.

Holding of the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), which is held every six months. JCC shares activities in progress, issues and approves achievements.

working group activities for formulating the technical guideline of asphalt road maintenance. The discussion was heated but wrapped up quickly in a Congolese way.

OJT training on pavement construction management to check the flatness after paving asphalt.

OJT training to evaluate existing asphalt pavement by boring before repair.

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