Description

The project will assist the Government of Cambodia to (i) modernize and improve the climate and disaster resilience of four irrigation systems in Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, and Takeo provinces to supply water to 43,500 hectares (ha) for 291,847 people, of whom 148,288 (51%) are women; (ii) ensure sustainability of these irrigation schemes by strengthening the institutional and financial capacity of the government staff and farmer water user communities (FWUC) in operation and maintenance (O&M); (iii) improve farming practices for increased agricultural productivity and crop diversification; and (iv) establish a national water resources data management center (NWRDMC), a water resources information system (WRIS), and an irrigation asset management system for better water resources management, planning, operations, and investment.