PADECO Co., Ltd. is a leading international development consulting firm that delivers comprehensive solutions to governments, international organizations, and development partners around the world. Areas of expertise include policy development, infrastructure planning and implementation, human resource development, institutional reform, and monitoring and evaluation.
The company’s core sectors of operation include:
・ Transport and Mobility – roads, railways, urban transit systems, ports, and aviation
・ Urban and Regional Development – urban master plans, smart city strategies, and decentralization initiatives
・ Education and Human Capital Development – education policy planning, teacher training, school infrastructure, and ICT-enhanced learning
・ Environment and Energy – environmental impact assessments, renewable energy deployment, pollution control, and forest conservation
・ Governance and Institutional Reform – public financial management, local governance, e-government, and PPP/PFI frameworks
・ Monitoring and Evaluation – design and implementation of M&E systems, ODA project evaluations, and results-based assessments
・ ICT and Digital Solutions – digital transformation in public administration and education, GIS/MIS, and development of digital competencies
To support the training of professionals in international development, PADECO Academy was established as an online learning platform. Drawing on the company’s extensive experience and interdisciplinary knowledge, the Academy offers practical, specialized learning opportunities across all thematic areas of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2023, PADECO became a member of Pacific Consultants Group, one of Japan’s leading engineering and infrastructure consulting firms. This affiliation has enhanced PADECO’s capacity to deliver integrated and high-impact solutions by leveraging group-wide synergies in infrastructure development and technical cooperation. Committed to addressing global challenges, PADECO continues to provide high-quality consulting services grounded in deep technical expertise and an international outlook.
Destination 4. Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-01: Researching the technical, social & economic factors impacting the energy performance of Smart Buildings (Built4People Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-03: Advanced data platforms to integrate whole life carbon in building information tools, assessments, and certification (Built4People Partnership)