Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Cambodia: Contributing to improvement of municipal solid waste management in the Phnom Penh metropolitan area

On October 7, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions on technical cooperation with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the capital city Phnom Penh, for the Project for Development of the Master Plan on Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management in Phnom Penh Metropolitan Area.The signatures were exchanged between Minister of Environment EANG Sophalleth of the Government of Cambodia and Chief Representative SANUI Kazumasa of JICA Cambodia Office.

Signing ceremony

The project outline is explained below.

Project Title

Project for Development of the Master Plan on Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management in Phnom Penh Metropolitan Area

Country (Target Areas)

Cambodia (Phnom Penh capital city)

Project Objective

The Phnom Penh Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Management Master Plan is formulated.

Implementation Period (Planned)

24 months (2 years)

Implementing Agency

- Ministry of Environment
- Phnom Penh Capital Administration
- State Enterprise for Managing Transfer Stations and Landfill
- Enterprise for Managing Municipal Solid Waste in Phnom Penh

Contribution to SDGs

Goal 11_Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12_Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13_Climate action