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November 15, 2022
Signing of Grant Agreements with Cambodia: Contributing to the improvement of the safe-water-supply capacity, the promotion of demining and UXO countermeasures, and the management of medical waste
Signing ceremony (photo: Ministry of Economy and Finance)
On November 12, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed grant agreements with the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, to provide grant aid of up to 6.248 billion yen for the following three projects.
(1) The Project for the Expansion of Phum Prek Water Supply System (grant amount: 3.361 billion yen)
(2) The Project for the Construction of Training Complex and Outreach Facility of Cambodian Mine Action Centre (grant amount: 2.451 billion yen)
(3) The Project for the Improvement of Infectious Waste Management (grant amount: 0.436 billion yen)
Details for the projects are provided below.
(1) The Project for the Expansion of Phum Prek Water Supply System
<Objective and Summary>
In the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, due to the rapid increase in demand for water, both domestically and commercially, the water supply has become inadequate. The objective of this project is to improve water-supply services in Phnom Penh through the construction of water intake facilities, the expansion of existing water treatment plants, and the installation of water intake and distribution pumps, thereby contributing to the improvement of the living environment of the people of Phnom Penh. This project will also contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Goals 3 (Good health and well-being) and 6 (Clean water and sanitation).
| Country | Kingdom of Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Project title | The Project for the Expansion of Phum Prek Water Supply System |
| Planned implementation period | 52 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period |
| Executing agency | Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority |
| Target region, facilities | Phnom Penh |
| Specific project details (provisional) | ① Facility improvement/equipment procurement Intake facility (47,250m3/day), water treatment plant (45,000m3/day), service reservoir (6,000m3/day), raw water pump and distribution pumps, distribution pumping station, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) ② Consulting services Tender assistance, design and building works supervision, support for operations and maintenance |
(2) The Project for the Construction of Training Complex and Outreach Facility of Cambodian Mine Action Centre
<Objective and Summary>
Under this project, a training complex and outreach facility will be constructed for the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, with the aims of capacity development and awareness raising. It is expected that this project will promote demining and clearance of unexploded ordnances both domestically and abroad. This project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions).
| Country | Kingdom of Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Project title | The Project for the Construction of Training Complex and Outreach Facility of Cambodian Mine Action Centre |
| Planned implementation period | 39 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period |
| Executing agency | Cambodian Mine Action Centre |
| Target region, facilities | Kampong Chhnang and Siem Reap |
| Specific project details (provisional) | ① Facility improvement/ equipment procurement [Facility] Training complex: classrooms, conference hall, accommodation (male), accommodation (female), canteen Outreach facility: indoor exhibition facility [Equipment] Training complex: Web meeting system, PA system, etc. Outreach facility: Web meeting system, PA system, aerial work platform, exhibit display case, exhibit model, etc. ② Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, construction/procurement supervision |
(3) The Project for the Improvement of Infectious Waste Management
<Objective and Summary>
The objective of the project is to strengthen infectious waste treatment at 29 public health facilities by installing medical waste incinerators, thereby contributing to the reduction of health hazards. This project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 3 (Good health and well-being).
| Country | Kingdom of Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Project title | The Project for the Improvement of Infectious Waste Management |
| Planned implementation period | 58 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period |
| Executing agency | Ministry of Health |
| Target region, facilities | Provinces of Banteay-Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Kandal, Kratie, Prey Veng, Siemreap, Svay Rieng |
| Specific project details (provisional) | ① Facility improvement/equipment procurement Procurement and installation of 29 incinerators ② Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, construction/procurement supervision, training for operation and maintenance of equipment |
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