World Bank approved $100 million for Cambodia on Climate-resilient road projects

Summary of ODA News in Cambodia

From July 18 to July 24, 2020

Sector	Infrastructure
Title	World Bank approved $100 million for Cambodia on Climate-resilient road projects
Source	Khmer Times
Date	July 18, 2020
Link	https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746055/world-bank-approved-100-million-for-cambodia-on-climate-resilient-road-projects/
Summary	WB approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project.The project will enhance rural communities’ access to critical services, such as health centers, referral hospitals, schools and markets, through the improvement of climate-resilient rural roads. By improving selected sections of national and provincial roads, it will also reduce transportation costs and road disruption risks, helping to facilitate agriculture supply chains and tourism development.The project will also support the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Rural Development, two implementing agencies, with critical institutional development.This includes developing a resilient rural road financing strategy, supporting road safety improvements, supporting two ministries with implementation of their gender mainstreaming action plans, and managing performance-based contracts for road maintenance to improve infrastructure sustainability.