Message from the President

On May 1, 1987, Katahira & Engineers International (KEI) was established mainly to contribute to the socio-economic development and growth of developing countries. With its highly dedicated professional staff, KEI has since gained world-wide recognition as an effective Consultant for successfully implementing international development projects.In the past 26 years, KEI has been in the forefront of the implementation and completion of more than 630 JICA ODA grant aid, and other foreign assisted development projects in some 65 countries world-wide, providing consultancy services for; equipment management, business sustainability, technology transfer, detailed design, construction supervision, etc. in a wide variety of disciplines. Over the years KEI has received high competence ratings as the Consultant of successfully completed projects from various donor agencies including ADB, the World Bank and JICA, and has also received appreciation from the governments of satisfied recipient countries.KEI had thus gained substantial experience and capability to cope with complex challenges in project implementation. The completed projects have helped in achieving peace in places of conflict, promoted poverty reduction, improved the environment, and enhanced overall socio-economic development in all the countries involved. KEI looks forward to a continued involvement in subsequent donor assisted projects, and in particular with JICA ODA assisted projects, and offers KEI’s assurance of the same high level of Consultant professionalism and proficiency.

JICA ODA assistance (include OECF & JBIC) has greatly enhanced the socio-economic condition of numerous developing countries over the 26 years. It is hoped that such assistance will continue for many more years to come and in many more developing countries in the world.

In the past several years, doner agencies and the governments of developing countries have been investigating opportunities for engaging the private sector in helping to meet infrastructure development needs. In response to these new challenges KEI has broadened its services to address solutions for Public-Private-Partnership PPP) schemes and for Built-Operation-Transfer (BOT) projects, and already has experience in this area in Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines. KEI has a firm foundation and a clear mission to exert our best efforts in order to contribute to the continuing progress of developing countries.

Takao Mitsuishi
President