50th Anniversary of Water Works Bureau International Contribution

Water supply in Yokohama City was started in 1887 (Meiji 20) as the first modern water supply in Japan. Leveraging the technology and experience it has cultivated over 135 years of history, Water Works Bureau has been working to solve water problems in developing countries such as Asia and Africa since 1973, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023 (see Water Works Bureau's international contribution initiatives).

Water Works Bureau's international contribution began with the dispatch of staff to Afghanistan in 1973. Based on the Colombo program, two staff members were dispatched to provide technical guidance on construction management and supervision of water supply construction work in four cities (Mazarisharif, Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Herat).

We will continue to contribute to the international community toward achieving SDGs Goal 6, and we ask for your understanding.

１．Date and time: Monday, July 10, 2023 from 11:45 am to 0:45 pm
２．Place
　　Yokohama City Hall 1st floor atrium (outside site)
　　Address: 6-50-10, Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi
　　Access: Directly connected to the 1c exit of Bashamichi Station in Minato Mirai Line
　　　　　　　3-minute walk (about 200m) of JR Sakuragicho Station New South Exit (City Hall Exit)
　　　　　　　3-minute walk (approximately 200m) from "Sakuragicho Station" and "One Exit".
３．Participation
　　No application required
４．On the occasion of the ceremony
　(1)Opening
　(2)Greetings from the organizers
　(3)Congratulations to the guests and introduction of guests
　(4)Review of 50 Years of International Contribution
　(5)Celebration message broadcast
　(6)Takashi Hui, PMS Support Office, Peshawar Society, PMS Support Office
　(7)Clossing

City of Yokohama, Water Works Bureau International Contribution Ceremony (Flyer) (PDF: 1,497KB)

International Contribution Leaflet (PDF: 4,422KB)

１．Date and time: Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
２．Method: Face-to-face [30 people], online (ZOOM, etc.) [80 people] Combination
３．Location (face-to-face)
　　JICA Yokohama Center
　　Address: 2-3-1, Shinkou, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi
　　Access: 8-minute walk from Bashamichi Station (Minato Mirai Line)
　　　　　　　Access to JICA Yokohama Center (JICA website) (external site)
４．Main Programs
(1)　Expert Lecture
　　・Professor Akio Onishi, Faculty of Data Science, Yokohama City University
　　・Mr. Keiko Yamamoto, Representative Director of WaQuAC-Net
(2)　Report on local activities by Water Works Bureau staff

International Activity Report Flyer (PDF) (PDF: 790KB)