Cambodia: Water Resources Management Sector Development Program
ADB is helping Cambodia improve the management of its water resources and upgrade irrigation services. The project will rehabilitate and upgrade about 15,000 hectares of small- and medium-sized irrigation schemes within the Tonle Sap basin. It will also strengthen the capacity of the government and communities to manage water resources.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Raza Farrukh
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Cambodia -
Modality
- Grant
- Loan
- Technical Assistance
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Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
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Project Name | Water Resources Management Sector Development Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project Number | 38558-013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country / Economy | Cambodia |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan Technical Assistance |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships |
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Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Irrigation - Rural water policy, institutional and capacity development |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | The Project will (i) strengthen the capacity of the Government and empower beneficiary communities to sustainably manage water resources; (ii) increase agrcultural production in a sustainable and participatory way; and (iii) enhance beneficiary livelihoods and market opportunities for surplus crop, livestock and fisheries production. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Cambodia''s economy is highly dependent on water. Its importance for food production, rural livelihoods and economic development is recognized in the Government's Rectangular Strategy on Growth, Employment, Equity and Efficiency (Phase 2, 2008), the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP, 2006-2013), and the Strategy for Agriculture and Water Resources (SAW, 2009-2013). Rainfall distribution and river discharges are highly seasonal, variable and unpredictable, with a natural pattern of wet and dry seasons, typhoons, floods and droughts. Coupled with this, the annual rise and fall of the Mekong River has both positive and negative effects - sustaining the critical water cycles of the Tonle Sap Lake and Lower Mekong delta necessary for agriculture and fisheries production, but with the potential to cause major flooding and damage to infrastructure and crops, and loss of life. It is anticipated that climate change will increase the challenges of water management; less rainfall is anticipated during the dry season and more during the wet season, with more frequent extreme weather events and potentially worse seasonal water shortages and floods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impact | Enhanced food security |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Improved management of water resources in Cambodia and more efficient and sustainable irrigation systems in the proposed project area |
Progress Toward Outcome | The Project is on-track. Most of the project activities have been completed except additional works of two subprojects. By the end of Q2 2018, the physical progress was estimated at 98% against an elapsed time of 95% from the loan/grant effective date. Cumulative contract awards of ADF loan, OFID Loan and ADF grant were 88%; 100%; and 90% of the total loans and grant proceeds, respectively. Cumulative disbursements of the loans and grant were 87%; 100%; and 67% of the total loans and grant proceeds. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | A. Enhanced capacity of government to manage water resources B. Enhanced capacity of MOWRAM to manage and deliver irrigation services C. Sustainable rehabilitation of existing small- and medium-scale irrigation schemes in the Tonle Sap basin |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Out of 12 subprojects, construction of 10 subprojects has been completed and completion certificates were issued. Defect liability certificates have been issued to nine subprojects. The contractor of Spean Sraing Trapaing Ambel (SS-TA) is still correcting the identified defects despite the fact that the defect liability period already ended in September 2017. In addition, completion of construction works for Trapaing Russey subproject have been significantly delayed. The completion date was 31 January 2018. The EA is advised to send an official warning to the contractor to ensure that their obligations of the contract provisions are fully executed by mid-July 2018; otherwise appropriate actions including liquidated damages shall be applied. All sup-projects completed the FWUC committee election and their registrations are at about 100% completed, with 27% women member. The FWUC formation and development in the 3 core subprojects, 7 core non-subprojects, and Trapaing Russey,* one of additional subprojects, had been completed and obtained the MOWRAM registration within the first half of 2018. Remaining activity s the implementation of training courses for capacity building of FWUC in Trapaing Russey, SS-TA, Prasat Pram and Kampong Thkov. * Trapaing Russey is included within the SS-TA as one of the FWUGs. By the end of June 2018, some 6,155 farmers (1,375 or 22% were women) in 10 FWUCs had participated in various trainings on FWUC committee development and O&M of irrigation systems. By the end of Q2 2018, only the exchange visits of Spen Sreng, Trapaing Ambel, Trapaing Russey, Kampong Thkov and Prasat Pram FWUCs remained to be implemented; these are expected to be completed within Q3 2018. The FWUCs Sub-decree was approved on 12 March 2015. River Basin Management Sub-decree was approved on 10 July 2015. Prakas for water licensing and national drinking water quality standards were issued in July 2015. Report on Institutional Arrangements for the Management of Water Resources in Cambodia' identifies no coordination issues between CNMC, TSA & MOWRAM. Previously, the CNMC and the TSA were quite separate organizations, but now they are chaired by the MOWRAM Minister and operate under the same control and budgeting process as MOWRAM. Coordination with RBCs is described in the recently approved RBM SD. The Chairman of the NRBMC is to issue a letter which clarifies coordination and cooperation mechanisms. Stung Sen river basin committee is informally formed and will soon be legalized following the recent approval of the RBM sub-decree. The committee in other basin, Stung Sen River Basin, is also established informally. The first meeting of SSRBC was held in December 2014. Traning plan has been adopted. 120 student, including 30% women, have been enrolled in four batchs starting from Sep 2011. The target of 100 students annually was over ambitious and was revised later on to 30 per year. Comprehensive O&M plan completed in October 2014 and integrated with Policy and Implementation Manual (including Guidelines) for O&M of Irrigation schemes. Plan implementation commenced from early 2014 and resulted in an MEF approved budget for 2015 of $8.0 million for O&M in 131 irrigation schemes. Training to support PDWRAMs for implementation of O&M undertaken in Q1 2015. By 30 June 2018, the training on administrative strengthening of provincial and district-level staff of PDWRAMs was virtually 100% complete. (a) Trainings delivered at provincial level in the project area (Battambang, Banteay Meancheay, Pursat and Kampong Thom) from 2012 to 2017 (3 phases) under Component C- Project loan. 6,155 participants (1,375 women (22%)) attended trainings on O&M, budget preparation, accounting, climate change, CISIS, IWRM and gender issues conducted by CDTA. (b) TSC training courses were prepared in cooperation with FWUC Department. Training materials were updated to include new FWUC SD and new funding modality for FWUCs (referring to Guidelines for Sustainable FWUCs). Guidelines complete on the division of asset responsibility between the Government and FWUCs. Implementation of the guidelines to establish legal status of irrigation works and assigned rights has been demonstrated in the project provinces (as part of NWISP). (a) The report on Institutional Arrangements for the Management of Water Resources in Cambodia (including review of MOWRAM's organizational structure) was completed in February 2015. (b) The report describes clearly the demarcation of responsibilities within MOWRAM for water resource management and irrigation service delivery. The report concludes that separation of responsibilities for water resource management and irrigation service delivery is clear under the present arrangements department roles are well understood.' The report also makes recommendations for structures which would further strengthen separation. |
Geographical Location | Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Thom, O Mean, O Tuk, Phumi Angk Khmau, Phumi Sleng Spean, Prasat Pram, Siem Reap |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | B |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | An environmental assessment was conducted for the policy and project interventions. It indicates that the proposed policy interventions focusing on improved water resource management and institutional strengthening are likely to have major positive impacts and significantly contribute to water conservation and environmental protection. An initial environmental examination was conducted for a sample subproject to identify potential impacts, appropriate mitigation measures and monitoring mechanisms. It confirmed that the proposed investment component of the sector development program is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts. Subprojects will follow environmental assessment procedures stipulated in the environmental assessment and review framework. |
Involuntary Resettlement | Limited involuntary resettlement was foreseen under the sector development program. For the project loan, subproject selection criteria limit the inclusion of any activities that would cause involuntary resettlement. Rehabilitation of irrigation systems did not cause significant resettlement impacts because the works are along existing rights of way and mainly require, if any, the acquisition of minor amounts of land, relocation of persons living in areas to be flooded or inundated (within existing or former reservoir areas), and minor compensation for trees, crops or possibly small buildings. The government has prepared and endorsed a resettlement framework. Resettlement costs will be financed by the government. |
Indigenous Peoples | Ethnic minorities, mainly Kouy, live and derive their livelihoods in upland areas of the watersheds. Field studies indicate that they are not likely to be affected or directly benefit from the rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, since they live outside the proposed subproject areas. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Stakeholder consultation comprised (i) an extensive round of meetings with ministries, agencies, nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and farmers in selected scheme areas; (ii) an introductory national workshop; (iii) multi-stakeholder group focus discussions on four key areas; and (iv) a final workshop. Discussions were held by ADB with the Ministers for Water Resources and Agriculture, senior officials of the Council of Agriculture and Rural Development, MOWRAM and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Ministry of Finance in respect of key policy issues and financing proposals. In addition to national and provincial agencies, beneficiary consultations, using participatory rural appraisal was conducted for all 24 potential subproject schemes and 4 core schemes. |
During Project Implementation | The design of the Program incorporates a number of mechanisms to ensure participation by a wide range of government and non-government stakeholders, including farmers' involvement through FWUCs. These include regular consultations with stakeholders, along with continuous collaborative efforts in the decision-making process. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | All consultants have been recruited according to ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. An international consulting firm in association with a national consulting firm was engaged under quality and cost based selection (QCBS, 80:20), as well as individual specialist consultants, as required, to support the implementation of the Project Loan and Grant. Approximately 54 person months of international and 447 person months of national consulting inputs have been identified in the fields of irrigation engineering, procurement, operation and maintenance, construction supervision, irrigation organizations, agronomy, economics and finance, accounting, environment, social safeguards and resettlement, monitoring and evaluation and capacity building. |
Procurement | Goods (vehicles, motorcycles, furniture, equipment) Estimated cumulative value = $690,000 Estimated number of contracts = multiple Procurement method = NCB/shopping Rehabilitation of Schemes (civil works): Estimated cumulative value = $15,400,000 Estimated number of contracts = multiple Procurement method = NCB |
Responsible ADB Officer | Raza Farrukh |
Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Cambodia Resident Mission |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology H.E. Veng Sakhon [email protected] #47 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 30 Sep 2006 |
Fact Finding | 23 Feb 2010 to 05 Mar 2010 |
MRM | 31 Aug 2010 |
Approval | 23 Sep 2010 |
Last Review Mission | - |
PDS Creation Date | 07 Oct 2008 |
Last PDS Update | 28 Sep 2018 |
Grant 0220-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Sep 2010 | 22 Oct 2010 | 03 Jun 2011 | 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | 15 Apr 2020 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 2.80 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 2.80 | 17 Jun 2022 | 2.80 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 2.80 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 2672-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Sep 2010 | 22 Oct 2010 | 03 Jun 2011 | 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | 15 Apr 2020 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 17.12 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 10.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 9.51 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 7.12 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 9.51 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 2673-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Sep 2010 | 22 Oct 2010 | 03 Jun 2011 | 30 Jun 2013 | 30 Jun 2017 | 23 Jun 2017 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 20.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 20.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 19.47 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 19.47 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 8253-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
21 Sep 2010 | 23 Feb 2011 | 03 Jun 2011 | 15 Sep 2015 | 30 Jun 2018 | 19 Jun 2018 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 12.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 12.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 12.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 12.00 | 100% |
TA 7610-CAM
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Sep 2010 | 08 Jun 2011 | 08 Jun 2011 | 30 Sep 2015 | 31 Dec 2019 | 24 Jun 2020 |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
1,000,000.00 | 8,300,000.00 | 1,860,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11,160,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 8,012,573.89 |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Cambodia: Water Resources Management Sector Development Program | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Jan 2022 |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Public Private Partnership Business Planning for Management of Irrigation Schemes | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 27 Jul 2019 | 02 Aug 2019 |
Preliminary Analysis of PPP Options to Support Operations and Maintenance of Main Infrastructure in Large Irrigation Schemes | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2019 | 12 Feb 2019 |
Rapid Assessments on the Status of Water Resources and Eco-hydrological Environments for the Tonle Sap and Mekong Delta River Basin Groups and River Basin Surface | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 24 Dec 2018 | 22 Jan 2019 |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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Capacity Development | Technical Assistance 7610 | 30 Apr 2019 | FUTUREWATER (FW), NETHERLANDS (NETHERLANDS) in association with Mekong Modelling Associates () | Costerweg 1G Wageningen 6702 AA Netherla [email protected] | Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology | 690,000.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Water Resources Management Sector Development Program | Procurement Plans | May 2013 |