On 23 March 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), in partnership with UNICEF and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), announced the launch of the Water Infrastructure & Smart Energy Joint Programme (WISE JP) in Cambodia.
The programme is presented as a blended-finance initiative intended to accelerate access to safely managed, climate-resilient water services across the country. It is funded by the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund.
Background
According to the announcement, WISE JP was launched as a joint programme focused on water infrastructure and smart energy. The initiative is designed to support climate-smart water systems and expand service access through a financing mechanism that combines commercial capital with low-interest capital.
Key Programme Features
The programme introduces a revolving blended-finance facility dedicated to climate-resilient water infrastructure. The announced model combines commercial financing and concessional or low-interest funding to support the rollout of safely managed water services.
The stated focus is on strengthening climate-smart water systems and expanding related renewable energy services linked to water supply infrastructure.
Institutional Involvement
The launch was announced by MISTI in cooperation with the United Nations in Cambodia, specifically UNICEF and UNCDF. The funding source identified in the announcement is the UN Joint SDG Fund.
Official Source
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), announcement dated 23 March 2026; source URL: Facebook post. Additional reference mentioned in the announcement: MISTI pressroom.
