On 13 March 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held the annual reflection workshop on implementation of the Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project in Kep province. The event was chaired by Professor Dr. Eung Chantha, Under Secretary of State and Project Director, representing Minister Thor Chetha.
Background
The workshop was organized to review progress achieved under the Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project, assess implementation challenges and shortcomings, and identify improvements for the next phase of project execution. The ministry stated that the workshop also aimed to strengthen coordination and build the capacity of project implementation teams.
Project Scope and Participating Institutions
According to the ministry, the workshop involved representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Cambodia National Mekong Committee, the Tonle Sap Authority, and the World Bank. Leadership from provincial departments of water resources and meteorology in four target provinces also participated: Kratie, Mondulkiri, Kampong Thom, and Preah Vihear.
Key Decisions or Implementation Focus
The ministry said the annual workshop focused on evaluating work progress, reflecting on implementation bottlenecks, and improving the effectiveness of subsequent project implementation. It also emphasized stronger cooperation between development partners and relevant ministries and institutions, with the stated objective of supporting the sustainability and success of the water security project.
No new regulation, sub-decree, or binding compliance measure was announced in the post.
Implications for Project Implementation and Stakeholders
The workshop records an official project management review point for a national water security initiative under MOWRAM. For long-term reference, it identifies the project’s inter-ministerial coordination structure, the role of the World Bank, and the four provincial implementation areas named in the ministry’s update.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Facebook post dated 13 March 2026.
