Background
On 30 January 2023, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) convened a progress review meeting on the Irrigation Sector Improvement Project (IAIP). The session was led by Secretary of State Chan Sinnat and involved MOWRAM senior leadership, provincial departments of water resources and meteorology, and leaders of the target provincial administrations under the IAIP framework.
The meeting was held with a delegation from the headquarters of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which serves as a co-financier of the IAIP project, alongside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Australia through DFAT. The discussion took place at the MOWRAM headquarters.
Scope of Application
The meeting focused on the IAIP project in the irrigation sector, covering:
- MOWRAM central units and leadership involved in irrigation management.
- Provincial Departments of Water Resources and Meteorology participating in IAIP implementation.
- Target provincial administrations where IAIP activities are being carried out.
- Development partners supporting IAIP, including EIB, ADB, DFAT (Australia), and the European Union.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the ministry’s summary, the meeting:
- Reviewed the progress achieved in implementing the IAIP irrigation sector improvement activities to date.
- Highlighted that EIB is providing co-financing to the IAIP project together with ADB and the Government of Australia (DFAT).
- Noted coordination with the European Union to provide grant financing to the IAIP project.
- Reaffirmed the vision, under the leadership of Minister Lim Kean Hor, to ensure sustainable water management and use.
- Was reported as having produced positive results in terms of coordination and support among MOWRAM, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, EIB, and EU partners for the IAIP.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting confirms continued development-partner backing and co-financing for Cambodia’s irrigation sector improvement under the IAIP project. For stakeholders involved in water resources, agriculture, and related infrastructure, the update indicates sustained support for sustainable water management initiatives at both national and provincial levels.
While no new regulations or compliance obligations were announced, the coordination among MOWRAM, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, EIB, ADB, DFAT, and the EU reflects ongoing institutional engagement and financing arrangements for irrigation infrastructure and water management projects.
Official Source
This information is based on an official communication from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) published on its verified Facebook page on 30 January 2023.
