2026.08.27
On August 25, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the capital city Phnom Penh, for “the Project for Strengthening Capacity of Water Supply Administration and Water Utilities”, a technical cooperation project. The signatures were exchanged between Secretary of State Sim Sitha of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Delegate of the Royal Government, and Director General In Sakan of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority of Cambodia and Chief Representative Kazumasa Sanui of JICA Cambodia Office.
Signing ceremony
The Project aims to strengthen overall capacity in water supply administration and develop human resources with the cooperation of Japanese municipality Kitakyushu City, which has long supported Cambodia’s water supply sector and achieved remarkable improvements in water services in Phnom Penh.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Kingdom of Cambodia (Nationwide)
- Project Objective
The administrative framework and human resources for water supply administration and water supply operators are strengthened to achieve the policy objectives set forth in the Urban Water Supply Development Guide.
- Implementation Period (Planned)
36 months
- Implementing Agency
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 3 (Good health and well-being)
Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
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