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
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