CHICO (construction company)
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction, Engineering |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | China |
Area served | Africa |
| Products | Infrastructure construction and engineering services |
| Owner | Henan provincial government |
China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) is a construction and engineering enterprise owned by the Henan provincial government of China. It plays a significant role in China's strategic efforts to expand its presence within African infrastructure sectors.
Operating in Liberia since 2008, CHICO has established itself as a prominent contractor for key road infrastructure projects. In 2013, the company was honored as Liberia's Construction Company of the Year, recognized for its expertise in restoring deteriorated roads and bridges.
Projects
- In 2012, CHICO obtained a contract worth K1.1 trillion (approximately US$206 million) from Zambia’s Road Development Agency to design and construct the 175-kilometer Mansa-Luwingu highway.
- That same year, it secured a US$34.5 million agreement to build the 74-kilometer Gulu-Atiak segment of the World Bank-financed Gulu-Nimule Road.
- In 2013, under the Liberia Road Asset Management Project, CHICO was granted a US$70.9 million contract to develop the 68.61-kilometer Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea Border Road, with funding support from the EU, Irish Aid, UK Aid, SIDA, and Nordic Development Fund.
- In 2016, the company was awarded a US$492.5 million contract by Zambia’s Road Development Agency to design, upgrade, and construct 406 kilometers of roads within Copperbelt Province.