Fukuoka City: Efficient Water Management
by The World Bank's Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
This case study showcases examples where the “G20 Principles for Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII)” have been operationalized in Japan`s urban infrastructure projects. It highlights Fukuoka City, one of the most prominent cities in Japan today. It reviews the city’s efficient water management through Economic Efficiency and Infrastructure Governance, two of the six G20 Principles for QII. A key factor for the city’s success was adopting life-cycle costing as an underlying principle; the city upgraded its water distribution pipe network with polyethylene sleeves for life extension and went to great length for leakage reduction. As a recent effort, the city underwent procurement reforms to improve the technical quality of public works. The implications are expected to benefit policymakers and practitioners in developing countries.
Citation
“Kriss, Paul; Miki-Imoto, Haruka; Nishimaki, Hiroshi; Riku, Takashi. 2024. Fukuoka City : Efficient Water Management. Quality Infrastructure Investment;. World Bank, Washington, DC. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/34815 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
About Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
Launched in 2004 in partnership with the Government of Japan, the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) is a pivotal World Bank program housed under the Global Practice for Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land (GPURL). Located in the heart of Tokyo, TDLC serves as a global knowledge hub that aims to operationalize Japanese and global urban development knowledge, insights, and technical expertise to maximize development impact. TDLC operates through four core activities: Technical Deep Dives (TDDs), Operational Support, Insights and Publications, and the City Partnership Program (CPP). For more information, visit www.worldbank.org/tdlc
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