Japan’s Grant Assistance for Disaster Rehabilitation in Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, July 31, 2012 –

The Government of Japan yesterday provided some ¥1,510 million, equivalent to US$19 million, to the Royal Government of Cambodia for Disaster Rehabilitation and Mitigation Project, according to a press release.

The grant agreement was signed here yesterday by H.E. Keat Chhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance and Mr. Suzuki Yasujiro, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cambodia Office after both governments signed the notes exchange in Tokyo in April, it said. 

According to the press release, the Disaster Rehabilitation and Mitigation Project is aimed to rehabilitate eight bridges along the National Road No. 11 and improve roads and drainage system in Kampong Chhnang province that were damaged by the flood last year.

On the occasion, H.E. Keat Chhon expressed profound thanks to Japan for its assistance to Cambodia, saying that Japan is a leading development partner of Cambodia. 

Article in English by KHAN Sophirom

Signing Ceremony of Japan Grant Aid to Cambodia

AKP Phnom Penh, July 31, 2012 –

Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Keat Chhon (R), Minister of Economy and Finance, and Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Cambodia Mr. Suzuki Yasujiro (L), sign in Phnom Penh on July 30 the Grant Agreement with an amount of ¥1,510 million or equivalent to US$ 19 million between the Government of Japan and the Royal Government of Cambodia for Cambodia’s Flood Disaster Rehabilitation and Mitigation Project.

Photo: Hun Yuth Kun

Cambodian and Japanese Government Hold Discussion on 2012 Grant

Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said 03^rd November that Cambodian and Japanese government officials conducted a meeting to discuss about Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Cambodia. The purposes of the meeting were to understand about the financing policy and program to insure the coalition of ODA and Cambodia’s development priorities and to check the progress of project implementation and program in the ODA framework. From 1992 to 2010, the development aid from Japan was almost 2,000 Million US Dollars equivalent to nearly 20 % of ODA of all development partners provided to Cambodia in the same period. In 2011, Japan’s financing for Cambodia is 120 Million Dollars. (Rasmei Kam, 05 November)

Cambodia, JICA Plans Sustainable Development for Coast

Cambodia, JICA Plans Sustainable Development for Coast

Written by DAP NEWS   --   Friday, 04 September 2009 02:53

The Cambodian Government and the Japan International of Cooperation Agency (JICA) will cooperate to develop the beaches of the southern coast, according a Government official said on Thursday.

Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction Im Chhun Lim said on September 3 that the PM asked his ministry to join with JICA to make a plan to develop beach areas in four provinces Kampot (including Kep), Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk provinces to ensure sustainable development.

“JICA wants to enhance some sectors as social activities, develop areas, reduce poverty and build capacity.” JICA will provide loans to develop some beach areas, especially in the already popular Preah Sihanouk region, he said. “Each of four provinces should have a master plan to improve the town by the determination to develop till 2030 the agricultural sector, manufacturing, tourism, a protected environment, infrastructure and natural resources.”

JICA representative in Cambodia Suzuki Yafujiro said that “JICA is a key supporter for this project to many developments´ sectors, to improve sustainability in Cambodia and to enhance the economy.”

“Preah Sihanouk province is the best for the project,” Yafujiro stressed.
He said that Preah Sihanouk International Port, the only deepwater port in Cambodia able to handle large vessels, will be improved by ODA of Japan to insure efficient porcessiing of imports and exports.

“Preah Sihanouk is both a manufacturing city and an attractive destination for of international foreigners to visit because it is close to the Vietnam border and can be reached from Siem Reap,” he stressed.

Cambodian Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Sboung Sarath told DAP News Cambodia that, “I am not sure for this project yet.”