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ABOUT US
CIMA International is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy infrastructure, transportation, urban services, rural development, the mining and agri-food sectors, new technologies, project management, and training.
CIMA International is recognized as one of the leading Canadian consulting engineering companies in the African market.
BUSINESS SECTORS
ENERGY
Comprehensive services in the assessment, design, and implementation of projects related to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
TRANSPORT
Engineering and management services for infrastructures related to road, airport, port, and rail transportation.
URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
Planning and execution of engineering studies and urban projects such as buildings, road systems, sanitation networks, and water supply systems.
ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Specialized in conducting ESIA, ESMP, and RAP studies, and the engineering of rural infrastructure and the enhancement of natural environments.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive project management services, including alternative project management models such as PPP and turnkey solutions across various infrastructure sectors, along with training programs.
AREAS OF OPERATION
CIMA International has been active across the African continent for decades, offering multidisciplinary services to a wide range of clients internationally, with a particular focus on Africa. The Group predominantly partners with governments, either through their own funding or through financial support from bilateral and multilateral partners, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the EIB, the China Exim Bank, the AFESD, the French Development Agency, the European Union and, more.
PROJECTS AND MILESTONES
Through the years, CIMA International carried out engineering projects in Africa, Central America, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. With its clients, it puts forward a spirit of openness and a mentality focused on participation and the pooling of resources and expertise. The range of studies and projects to which its experts have been assigned is very varied and covers several aspects of Engineering and Management.
NAME OF PROJECT
TECHNICAL STUDIES OF THE OUESSO-BANGUI-N’DJAMENA ROAD AND NAVIGATION ON THE CONGO RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, THE OUBANGUI AND SANGHA RIVERS
LOCATION
CAR, CONGO REPUBLIC, DRC AND CHAD
CLIENT
THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL AFRICAN STATES (ECCAS)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Transport, Navigation
- Urban Infrastructures
- Environment & Project Management
PARTNERS INVOLVED
GROUPE LASALLE NHC & TECHNIPLAN
DESCRIPTION
The mandate involves conducting detailed engineering studies (SDR, DDR, and Bidding documents) for the Ouesso-Bangui-N’Djamena road, spanning approximately 1.200 km from Ouesso to Mbaikoro. The project also aims to enhance navigation on the Congo River and its tributaries—the Oubangui and Sangha rivers—over 1.950 km, including the rehabilitation of existing ports and the development of new ports and landing points.
NAME OF PROJECT
COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEAND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) FOR THE LOM PANGAR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
LOCATION
Bertoua, Cameroon
CLIENT
Electricity Development Corporation (EDC)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Infrastructures and Development
- Environment
- Project Management
PARTNERS INVOLVED
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS (TOPOGRAPHY, ESIA, GEOTECHNICS)
DESCRIPTION
CIMA International has been chosen by Electricity Development Corporation (EDC) to supervise and manage these planned infrastructures within the PAHLP. This responsibility includes conducting detailed technical studies for the infrastructures and supervising their implementation by assisting the owner in selecting the contractors responsible for their construction.
NAME OF PROJECT
SUPERVISION OF THE MODERNIZATION WORKS OF DIORI HAMANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
LOCATION
NIAMEY, NIGER
CLIENT
Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ANAC)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Air Transport
- Urban Infrastructures
- Project management
PARTNERS INVOLVED
Local Subcontractors ( topography & geotechnics)
DESCRIPTION
The Government of Niger has signed a PPP contract with SUMMA for the modernization of Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey and has hired CIMA International to supervise these works on its behalf.
NAME OF PROJECT
DETAILED TECHNICAL STUDIES AND SUPERVISION OF THE MUVUMBA PERIMETER 8 IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT (1.500 HA)
LOCATION
Nyagatare, Rwanda
CLIENT
Ministère de l’Agriculture et des Ressources Animales (MINAGRI)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Rural Development
- Irrigation Development
PARTNERS INVOLVED
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS (TOPOGRAPHY & GEOTECHNICS)
DESCRIPTION
The scope of the project covers development of the 1.500 ha Muvumba Perimeter 8. This includes construction of a diversion main dam, a main canal, three relay reservoirs, and many supporting structures like intakes, secondary canals, collectors, weirs, and crossing structures.
NAME OF PROJECT
ARCHITECTURAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES AND SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF REGIDESO’S HEADQUARTERS IN BUJUMBURA
LOCATION
Bujumbura, Burundi
CLIENT
REGIDESO
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Urban Infrastructures
- Buildings and Facilities
- Architecture
PARTNERS INVOLVED
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS (TOPOGRAPHY, GEOTECHNICS)
DESCRIPTION
Several REGIDESO departments are spread across the city, leading to significant coordination challenges and high office rental costs. To address this issue, REGIDESO has decided to acquire a modern head office to accommodate both current and future needs.
CIMA International’s mandate is to conduct architectural and technical studies for the design of a modern headquarters building, as well as the supervision of the construction, which will feature two office towers (R8) with two basements, connected by a large hall.
NAME OF PROJECT
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN FOR THE KINSHASA/NDJILI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION
KINSHASA, DRC
CLIENT
Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Air Transport
- Urban Infrastructures
PARTNERS INVOLVED
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS (TOPOGRAPHY, ESIA, GEOTECHNICS)
DESCRIPTION
To align Kinshasa International Airport with ICAO’s international standards, the Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA) has launched many infrastructures construction. However, to enhance the planning and coordination of these projects at the airport hub, a Master Plan was developed to guide developments through 2035.
NAME OF PROJECT
SUPERVISION AND MONITORING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEKIN HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES
LOCATION
Mekin, Cameroon
CLIENT
Hydro Mekin Corporation
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Hydroelectric Power
- Dams
- Transmission Lines
PARTNERS INVOLVED
AURECON FROM 2012 TO 2013
DESCRIPTION
Consulting Services for the Mekin Hydroelectric development, including Monitoring, Supervision, Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning, as Well as the Warranty Period, under an EPC Contract.
NAME OF PROJECT
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GOUINA HYDROELECTRIC PLANT
LOCATION
KAYES, MALI
CLIENT
SOCIÉTÉ DE GESTION DE L'ENERGIE DE MANANTALI (SOGEM-OMVS)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Hydroelectric Power
- Dams & Reservoirs
- Transmission Lines
PARTNERS INVOLVED
EGIS & MCG
DESCRIPTION
Comprehensive consulting services for the monitoring, supervision, engineering and construction phases of the project, along with commissioning & warranty period for the Gouina hydroelectric development under a design-built contract.
NAME OF PROJECT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR IMPROVING THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY (DWS) NETWORK IN THE THREE URBAN CENTRES OF BERTOUA, E DEA, AND NGAOUNDERE IN CAMEROON
LOCATION
BERTOUA, EDEA AND NGAOUNDERE in CAMEROON
CLIENT
Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation (CAMWATER)
BUSINESS SECTORS
- Urban Infrastructures
- Drinking Water Supply (DWS)
- Sanitation
PARTNERS INVOLVED
LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS (TOPOGRAPHY, ESIA, GEOTECHNICS)
DESCRIPTION
CAMWATER has selected CIMA International to manage a comprehensive project for upgrading the drinking water supply in Edéa, Bertoua, and Ngaoundéré. The project includes a study phase to produce SDR, DDR, and bidding document, and a phase dedicated to supervising works, which includes assisting in contractor selection and fieldwork monitoring.